Famous Deaths
- Willem Barents [Barentsz], Dutch navigator and arctic explorer (Barents Sea named after him), dies at sea in the Arctic at about 47
Died in 1597 1597 Highlights
About June 20, 1597
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 426 years, 10 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
