Jens Munk
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1579 – 1628
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Who was Jens Munk?
Jens Munk was a Dano-Norwegian navigator and explorer who was born in Norway where his father, Erik Munk, had received several fiefs for his achievements in the Northern Seven Years' War. He returned to Denmark at the age of eight. He entered into the service of King Christian IV and is most noted for his attempts to find the Northwest Passage to India.
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- Born
- Jun 3, 1579
Arendal - Also known as
- Мунк, Йенс
- Nationality
- Denmark
- Died
- Jun 28, 1628
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on July 23, 2013
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