What did William Jansz do?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 8/19/2019

Dutch trader Willem Jansz was, among other things, the first known European to set foot on Australian shores. He did not actually realise he had discovered a new continent, but thought that the land was part of New Guinea.

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∙ 13y ago

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What date did william jansz die?

William Jansz died in 1630.

Where did William jansz come from?

William Jansz was a Dutchman. he was also a colonial governor in his time. He was born in 1570 and died in 1630.

Was William jansz an experienced sailor?

What did william jansz discover?

he found australia

When was William Jansz born?

in 1571 AD

What country was William jansz from?

New Zealand

What year was Willem Jansz born?

Willem Jansz (aka William Janszoon) was born around 1570. He is generally credited as the first European to land on Australia, in 1606. Jansz died in 1630.

Who was William Jansz's family?

Willem Jansz's family, is unknown. It's quite obvious that it is unknown, he was born in the 1500's! I hope this helped. Which it probably didn't, but oh well. Heres a bit of information.

What is the birth name of Ernst Jansz?

Ernst Jansz's birth name is Ernst Gideon Jansz.

When was Pieter Jansz born?

Pieter Jansz was born in 1820.

When did Pieter Jansz die?

Pieter Jansz died in 1904.

When was Geoff Jansz born?

Geoff Jansz was born in 1958.