Statements (73)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:explorer
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:English_Muscovy_Company
gptkb:Willoughby_family |
| gptkbp:airlines |
gptkb:Borough
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Muscovy_Company
|
| gptkbp:born |
c. 1500
|
| gptkbp:collaborations |
With Richard Chancellor.
|
| gptkbp:commanded |
gptkb:St._Anna
|
| gptkbp:crew |
Mixed nationalities.
Approximately 60 men. Most died from cold. |
| gptkbp:debut_year |
1553
|
| gptkbp:died |
1554
|
| gptkbp:fate |
Died during expedition
|
| gptkbp:goal |
Find a trade route to Asia
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Age of Discovery.
Part of the broader Age of Exploration. |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Mentioned in historical accounts.
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Documented in various historical texts.
|
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
Notable in English exploration.
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Significant in maritime history.
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Marked the beginning of Arctic exploration.
Pioneered Arctic exploration. Pioneering Arctic exploration. |
| gptkbp:hobbies |
Attempted to establish trade relations with Russia.
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Sir Hugh Willoughby
|
| gptkbp:influence |
Later Arctic explorers.
|
| gptkbp:is_a_destination_for |
gptkb:Russia
Kola Peninsula. |
| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
16th century
1554. Arctic Ocean. Desire for trade. Failed to return. Included multiple ships. Increased interest in Arctic exploration. Influenced future maritime expeditions. Influenced future trade routes. Led to increased interest in Arctic routes. Mid-16th century. Near the White Sea. Northern sea route to Asia. Sailed along the coast. Seek new trade routes. |
| gptkbp:known_for |
Exploration of the North East Passage
|
| gptkbp:landing_site |
1553
|
| gptkbp:launch_date |
1553-1554.
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Contributed to the knowledge of Arctic navigation.
Remembered for his attempts. |
| gptkbp:nationality |
English
|
| gptkbp:navigation_system |
Harsh Arctic conditions.
Used celestial navigation. Used compasses and maps. |
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
First Englishman to attempt a Northeast Passage.
Recognized as a pioneer. |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
First Englishman to explore the Arctic waters.
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
Crew did not survive.
|
| gptkbp:partnership |
gptkb:Richard_Chancellor
|
| gptkbp:primary_source |
Establish a Northeast Passage.
|
| gptkbp:receives_funding_from |
Muscovy Company.
|
| gptkbp:relationship |
Tsardom of Russia.
|
| gptkbp:sailing_event |
Experienced sailor.
|
| gptkbp:scenic_views |
gptkb:Muscovy_Company
About one year. Commercial exploration. Crew perished. Establish trade with Russia. Led the first English expedition to the Arctic. Severe weather and ice. Supported by English merchants. |
| gptkbp:sister_ship |
St. Anna was lost.
|
| gptkbp:year |
1554
|