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Facts

Born c.1565 • England
Died After June 22, 1611 • Hudson Bay • Canada

Did You Know?

  • None of the mutineers were punished for their actions during the mutiny.
  • The men cast off the boat with Hudson during the mutiny were suffering from scurvy.

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