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William Adams


 

William Adams (September 24, 1564–May 16, 1620), also known in Japanese as Anjin-sama (???, "Mr Pilot") and Miura Anjin (????, "the pilot of Miura"), was an English navigator who went to Japan, and is believed to be the first Briton ever to reach Japan.

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◄ William Adams: Bibliography
William Adams: External links ►

~ Table of Content ~

►Introduction
►Theiapolis People!
►Early life
►Expedition to the Far East
►Arrival in Japan
►Japan's first western-style sailing ships
►The first foreign samurai
►Contacts with the Dutch East India Company
►Religious rivalries
►Establishment of an English trading factory
►Character
►Participation in Asian trade
►Adams's legacy
►Famous William Adams quotes
►Bibliography
►See also
►External links
►Goodies & Collectibles
►Posters & Prints

 

 

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