Jacob van Heemskerck
Dutch explorer and naval officer (1567ā1607) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jacob van Heemskerck (3 March 1567 ā 25 April 1607) was a Dutch explorer and naval admiral. He is generally known for his victory over the Spanish at the Battle of Gibraltar, where he ultimately lost his life.
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Jacob van Heemskerk | |
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Born | 3 March 1567 Amsterdam, Spanish Netherlands |
Died | 25 April 1607(1607-04-25) (aged 40) aboard vessel in the Bay of Gibraltar |
Nationality | Dutch |
Occupation | Admiral |
Known for | Exploration of the Arctic |
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