John Davis (explorer)
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John Davis (c. 1550 – 29 December 1605) was one of the chief navigators of Queen Elizabeth I of England. He led several voyages to discover the Northwest Passage and served as pilot and captain on both Dutch and English voyages to the East Indies. He discovered the Falkland Islands in August 1592.
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Born | Unknown date, c. 1550 Sandridge, Stoke Gabriel, England |
Died | 29 December 1605(1605-12-29) (aged 54–55) off Bintan Island, East Indies |
Occupation(s) | Explorer, navigator |
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