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Willem Janzsoon, also known as Willem Jansz, was the first European explorer to note the presence of the continent now known as Australia, although at the time he believed it to be part of New Guinea.
Jansz was a Dutch trader. He departed on his third trip to the East Indies in December 1603, commanding the "Duyfken". His task was to seek new trade possibilities. After reaching western New Guinea in November 1605, he crossed the Arafura Sea into the Gulf of Carpentaria. Where he landed, near the Pennefather River on Cape York, he believed to be part of New Guinea, and Dutch maps showed the two land masses as one for many years.
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When and where did willem jansz die?
Willem Janszoon or Willem Jansz was a navigator known as the first European to explore the coast of Australia. He was born in Holland, Netherlands.
What did Willem Janszoon name the land of Australia he landed on?
Willem Jansz/Janszoon did not name Australia, although he was the first known European to land on the Australian continent. He believed that Cape York Peninsula, where he landed, was part of New Guinea. However, he named the location where he had a skirmish with the indigenous Australians, resulting in the deaths of several of his crew, "Cape Keerweer", which is Dutch for "turnabout".
Where was Willem Jansz born?
Willem Jansz / Janszoon was Dutch, menaing he was born in Holland, around 1570. His actual place of birth is not known, although it is assumed he was born in Amsterdam.
Did the French discover Australia?
No. Dutch explorer Willem Jansz first landed on the western shores of Cape York, Australia, on 26 February 1606. However, the French did make an early claim on Australian territory, which the Dutch never did. France made its first formal claim to Australian territory on 30 March 1772.
Did the Dutch discover Australia?
The chinese were said to have discovered Australia and everybody thinks that Captian Cook discovered it but really the first people to discover Australia were the Dutch unless you incude the Aborigines in which case they discovered Australia first.
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.
Where did willem janszoon travel to?
Willem janszoon travelled half way around Australia and then went back up.
What nationality is willem jansz?
Willem Janszoon, sometimes called Willem Jansz, was from the Netherlands. He is famous for being the first European to see Australia.
What language did Willem Janszoon speak?
Willem Janszoon spoke Dutch, as he was from the Netherlands.
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.
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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
Did William dampier discover Australia?
No. A dutch named Willem Janszoon was the first european to officially set foot on Australia in 1606. William Dampier went to Australia 93 years later in 1699.
What year did Willem Janszoon die?
Willem Janszoon died in 1630.
Who is William 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
When was Willem Janszoon born?
he discovered the coast of queensland (Australia)
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.
