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Jens Munk

Danish explorer · Historical Figures · Lived 1579 to 1628 · aged 49

Jens Eriksen Munk was a Danish-Norwegian navigator and explorer. He entered into the service of King Christian IV of Denmark-Norway and is most noted for his attempts to find the Northwest Passage.

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Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
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Deceased
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Lived 1579 to 1628 · aged 49