Willem Janszoon

Willem Janszoon was a Dutch navigator and colonial governor. He served in the Dutch East Indies in the periods 1603–1611 and 1612–1616, including as governor of Fort Henricus on the island of Solor.

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Who was born first?

• Willem Janszoon was born 1 year before Hasekura Tsunenaga
• Willem Janszoon was born 1 year before Frederick de Houtman
• Willem Janszoon was born 3 years after Jacob van Heemskerck
• Willem Janszoon was born 5 years after Henry Hudson
• Willem Janszoon was born 5 years after Pedro Fernandes de Queirós

Timeline

1. Henry Hudsoncirca 1565 – June 1611
2. Pedro Fernandes de Queirós1565–1614
3. Jacob van HeemskerckMarch 13, 1567 – April 25, 1607
4. Willem Janszoon (this page)circa 1570 – circa 1630
5. Frederick de Houtmancirca 1571 – October 21, 1627
6. Hasekura Tsunenaga1571 – August 7, 1622

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