Thomas Button
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Sir Thomas Button was a Royal Navy officer and explorer who in 1612-1613 commanded an expedition that unsuccessfully attempted to locate explorer Henry Hudson and to navigate the Northwest Passage.
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About this person
Country
United KingdomCategory
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1575 to 1634 · aged 59
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