JOHN DAVIS


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John Davis
John Davis
  • Born:
  • Died: December 29, 1605
  • Nationality: English
  • Profession: Explorer, Navigator

John Davis was one of the chief navigators of Queen Elizabeth I of England. He led several voyages to discover 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.