John Davis
English explorer and navigator (1550–1605)
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Updated 2026-05-29
John Davis spent the 1580s-90s chasing the Northwest Passage and racking up pilot credits for Dutch and English East Indies expeditions. He also happened to discover the Falkland Islands in 1592, though that wasn't really what he was looking for.
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John Davis was an explorer, navigator and privateer. He led several voyages in search of 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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