Johan Nieuhof
Dutch traveler and author
Born
July 22nd, 1618
406 years ago
Died
1672
353 years ago — 54 years old
Category
Explorers & Adventurers
Country
Netherlands
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Born in 1618, a Dutch traveler who documented voyages to Brazil, the Caribbean, and the East Indies. Wrote extensively about the cultures and people encountered during these travels, with notable publications detailing the geography and customs of the regions. His accounts served as important references for European knowledge of these areas during the 17th century.
Authored 'A New World' documenting Brazil
Provided detailed observations of East Indies cultures
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