Jacob Roggeveen, Dutch explorer (born 1659)

Jacob Roggeveen

Dutch explorer of the Pacific Ocean (1659–1729)

Jacob Roggeveen was a Dutch explorer who was sent to find Terra Australis and Davis Land, but instead found Easter Island. Jacob Roggeveen also found Bora Bora and Maupiti of the Society Islands, as well as Samoa. He planned the expedition along with his brother Jan Roggeveen,…