Famous Navigators Birthday, Biography & Family

James Cook

Explorer & Navigator

James Cook was a British explorer, captain and cartographer. Explore this biography to learn more about his profile, childhood, life and timeline.

Born: 27 October 1728 British

Francis Drake

Francis Drake was a 16th century English sailor, navigator and politician. This biography provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements and timeline.

Born: 1540 AD British

Henry Hudson

Navigator and Explorer

Henry Hudson was an early 17th century English navigator and explorer. This biography of Henry Hudson provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline

Born: 1565 AD British

James Weddell

James Weddell was born on 24 August 1787. He was British national and known as Navigator.

Born: 24 August 1787 British

Tobias Furneaux

Tobias Furneaux was born on 21 August 1735. He was British national and known as Navigator.

Born: 21 August 1735 British

Abel Tasman

Abel Tasman was a Dutch explorer who discovered New Zealand. This biography gives detailed information about his childhood, life, works and timeline.

Born: 1603 AD Dutch

Willem Janszoon

Willem Janszoon was born on 1570 AD. He was Dutch national and known as Navigator.

Born: 1570 AD Dutch

Willem Barentsz

Willem Barentsz was born on 1550 AD. He was Dutch national and known as Navigator.

Born: 1550 AD Dutch

Willem Schouten

Dutch Navigator

Willem Schouten was born on 1567 AD. He was Dutch national and known as Dutch Navigator.

Born: 1567 AD Dutch

Otto Von Kotzebue

Otto Von Kotzebue was born on 30 December 1787. He was Estonian national and known as Navigator.

Born: 30 December 1787 Estonian