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Adriaen Block, from Amsterdam, explored the mid-Atlantic region near Rhode Island during four voyages between 1611 - 14. Block Island is named after him.

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Who did adriaen block sail for?

Adriaen Block sailed for the Dutch.


When did Adriaen Maertensz Block die?

Adriaen Maertensz Block died in 1661.


When was Adriaen Maertensz Block born?

Adriaen Maertensz Block was born in 1582.


Why did adriaen block go to Connecticut?

Adriaen Block did so to find the north western gate


What was Adriaen Block religion?

Christianity


What did Adriaen Block discover?

Block Island (Long Island)


What country sent Adrian block?

Holland sent Adriaen Block in 1613.


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Who discovered Connecticut?

The first European to explore Connecticut was Dutch trader Adriaen Block, who explored from New Amsterdam (New York) up the Hudson River and also up the Connecticut River. The first European settlement in Connecticut was a trading post built by Block just to the north of where modern-day Hartford is located.Block Island (in the Long Island Sound) and Adriaen's Landing (a riverfront development area in Hartford) are named for him.


What did the algonquains teach adriaen block to build?

The Algonquians taught Adriaen Block to build a type of canoe known as a "bateau." These canoes were made of birch bark stretched over a wooden frame and were ideally suited for navigating the waterways of the region.


Who was the first European to settle in Connecticut?

Adriaen Block explored land around the Connecticut river in 1614


What is the name of Adriaen block's ship?

there were three ships he owned :THE TIGER, THE UNREST AND 1 REALLY DIDN'T OWN THE FOURTUNE