Jens Munk, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jens Munk

Danish explorer

Date of Birth: 03-Jun-1579

Place of Birth: Arendal, Aust-Agder, Norway

Date of Death: 23-Jun-1628

Profession: explorer

Nationality: Denmark

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Jens Munk (3 June or July 1579 – 28 June 1628) was a Dano-Norwegian navigator and explorer.
He entered into the service of King Christian IV of Denmark and is most noted for his attempts to find the Northwest Passage to India.