Birthdate: September 24, 1564
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Gillingham, England
Died: May 16, 1620
William Adams, an English navigator, was the first Englishman to reach Japan in 1600. He played a crucial role in establishing trade relations between Japan and the Netherlands, advising the shōgun Tokugawa Ieyasu and overseeing the construction of Western-style ships. Adams was highly influential in Japan during the early 17th century, promoting policies of religious intolerance and isolationism. He was involved in Japan’s red seal trade and led expeditions to Southeast Asia. Despite being allowed to return to England, he opted to stay in Japan until his passing.
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