Who was the first Englishman to explore parts of today's Australia?
Sir Francis Drake
Captain James Cook
Alexander Selkirk
William Dampier
Answer
William Dampier, an English explorer and pirate, is credited as the first Englishman to explore parts of present-day Australia. He embarked on three significant voyages to the region between 1688 and 1699. During his expeditions, Dampier explored the western coast of Australia, including areas such as King Sound, Shark Bay, and the Dampier Archipelago.
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