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Willem Janszoon sailed from the western coast of New Guinea. He landed on the shore of Cape York in Queensland, still thinking he was in New Guinea. He Travelled and Mapped a further 320km down the coastline of Australia, Under the impression he was in New Guinea. REFERENCES: * www.australianhistory.org/willem-janszoon.php * year8earlyaustraliandiscovery.wikispaces.com
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What was the name of the ship of Captain Willem Janszoon the discoverer of Australia?
Captain Willem Janszoon was the skipper of the Dutch ship Duyfken. A link is provided to the relevant Wikipedia article.
What year did Willem Janszoon die?
Willem Janszoon died in 1630.
Was willem janszoon married?
Willem Janszoon was married and had four kids.
Where did Willem Janszoon die?
Willem Janszoon , known for discovering Austrailia , died in 1630.
What does the name willem janszoon mean?
this is Dutch, so Willem= William Janszoon means son of Jans
What country did Willem Janszoon represent?
Willem Janszoon was Dutch, so he represented the then-country of Holland, now known as The Netherlands.
Why did willem janszoon travel?
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When did Willem Janszoon dye?
1962
Where did willem janszoon travel to?
Willem janszoon travelled half way around Australia and then went back up.
How long was willem janszoon in Australia for?
Willem Jansz (also known as Willem Janszoon) first landed on the western shores of Cape York, Australia, on 26 February 1606.
What language did Willem Janszoon speak?
Willem Janszoon spoke Dutch, as he was from the Netherlands.
Who is go?
I think you mean "Where did Willem Janszoon go?"- I can answer THAT. Willem Janszoon was an explorer, as you probably know, and he discovered New Guinea/Australia! I appriciate you intrest in history! :-D
