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William Adams

English navigator who travelled to Japan

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About William Adams

William Adams, better known in Japan as Miura Anjin , was an English navigator who, in 1600, became the first Englishman to reach Japan. He was later granted hatamoto status, and was recognised as one of the most influential foreigners in Japan during the early 17th century.

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Occupation: explorer, sailor, navigator, castaway
Citizenship: Kingdom of England
Born: September 24, 1564
Died: May 16, 1620

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