Maps and Exploration

Frederick de Houtman

Frederick de Houtman (c. 1571 – 21 October 1627) was a Dutch explorer, navigator, and colonial governor who sailed on the first Dutch expedition to the East Indies from 1595 until 1597, during which time he made observations of the southern celestial hemisphere and contributed to the creation of 12 new southern constellations.

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See also

• ▸Espie Dods House
• ▸Ballard, Seattle
• ▸Franklin Fairbanks House

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