Jacob van Heemskerck

Jacob van Heemskerk
Jacob van Heemskerck
Born3 March 1567
Died25 April 1607(1607-04-25) (aged 40)
aboard vessel in the Bay of Gibraltar
NationalityDutch
OccupationAdmiral
Known forExploration of the Arctic

Jacob van Heemskerck (3 March 1567 – 25 April 1607) was a Dutch explorer and naval admiral. He is generally known for his victory over the Spanish at the Battle of Gibraltar, where he ultimately lost his life.


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