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Yes: William Dampier was indeed a pirate, but that is not all he was. He was an explorer and a naturalist. He explored not for wealth and fame, but because he was curious and interested. He could, however, be bought by the highest bidder, whether it was the English government, or a private hirer of his services, and he banded with other English ships to rout the Spanish ships off the coast of Panama and Mexico.
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What explorer was also a pirate?
William Dampier
What was William Dampier's middle name?
English explorer and pirate William Dampier is not known to have had a middle name.
Who was the first Englishman to see Australia?
The pirate William Dampier was the first English man to visit Australia.
Who was William Dampier's mother?
William Dampier was a pirate and later an explorer in Australia. He was born in East Coker in Somerset England. Little is known about his mother. Both his parents had died before he was seven years old.
What English pirate explored the west coast of Australia in 1688?
William Dampier was an English pirate who first landed on Western Australia's northwest coast in 1688.
What was the reason for William Dampiers voyage?
William Dampier was a pirate and a naturalist. He was a meticulous observer of nature and note-taker, and to this end, his curiosity led him to explore.
What country was William Dampier from?
William Dampier was from England.
Was William Dampier British?
Yes, William Dampier was British.
Who was William Dampier?
William Dampier was an English explorer and pirate. He was also a keen scientist who made observations of both plant and animal life. Dampier is known for being the first Englishman (though certainly not the first explorer) to land on Australia's shores. He landed in northwestern Australia, but was unimpressed by the dryness of the land, and the native inhabitants.
When was William Cecil Dampier born?
Dorothy Dampier was born in 1908.
Is it true that Captain Cook discovered Australia?
No, the dutchmen Abel Tasman & Dirk Hartog, and an English pirate, William Dampier, got there first.
What was William Dampier's wife's name?
William Dampier's wife's name was Judith.
