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Willem Barentsz was a Dutch explorer known for his attempts to find a Northeast Passage to Asia. In 1596, he discovered the archipelago of Spitsbergen, which is part of present-day Svalbard, Norway. He also made significant contributions to Arctic exploration, including detailed maps of the area and observations of the region's geography and wildlife. His expeditions helped further European understanding of the Arctic regions.

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