Eventos
The Dutch East India Company (V.O.C.) is formed.The Dutch first arrive in AmericaNew Amsterdam is officially founded by the Dutch settlers.Willem Barentsz, a famous Dutch sailor, is born.Willem Barentsz discovers Novaya Zemlya, an island above Asia.Willem Barentsz discovers Svalbard, an island directly north of Norway.Henry Hudson, another sailor, is bornHenry Hudson sets sail in search of another path to AsiaWillem Janszoon is bornWillem Janszoon becomes the first European to see the coast of AustraliaThe Dutch discover Bear Island
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