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Robert Bylot

English explorer
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Robert Bylot was an English explorer and navigator who played a significant role in Arctic exploration during the early 17th century. He served as pilot on several voyages, including those of Henry Hudson and Thomas Button, contributing to the mapping of Hudson Bay and its surrounding areas. Bylot was a survivor of the mutiny that led to Hudson's abandonment and later served as master on William Baffin's expeditions, including the exploration of Baffin Bay. His voyages helped to chart parts of the Arctic and contributed to the ongoing search for a Northwest Passage.1

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  1. Arctic - English and Dutch exploration of the Eurasian Arctic
  2. Arctic - Early voyages of exploration

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