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Jacob Roggeveen
Dutch explorer of the Pacific Ocean (1659–1729)
Jacob Roggeveen (1 February 1659 – 31 January 1729) was a Dutch explorer who was sent to find Terra Australis and Davis Land,[1] but instead found Easter Island (called so because he landed there on Easter Sunday).
Jacob Roggeveen also found Bora Bora and Maupiti of the Society Islands, as well as Samoa.
Dutchman jacob roggeveen biography
He planned the expedition along with his brother Jan Roggeveen, who stayed in the Netherlands.[2]
Early career
His father, Arend Roggeveen, was a mathematician with much knowledge of astronomy, geography, rhetorics, philosophy, and the theory of navigation as well.
He occupied himself with study of the mythical Terra Australis, and even got a patent for an exploratory excursion,[2] but it was to be his son who, at the age of 62, eventually equipped three ships and made the expedition.
He became notary of Middelburg (the capital of the province of Zeeland, where he was born). O