About
Dutch sailor who made the first European exploration of Australia's Western coast.
Before Fame
He spent his first several years in command of a merchant ship.
Trivia
After sailing around the Australian coast, he landed and spent three days on shore, leaving behind an inscription with the details of his visit.
Family Life
He was raised in a family of sailors.
Associated With
He sought out the Australian continent based on the maps and descriptions of another famed explorer, Marco Polo.
