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About William Adams
William Adams, better known in Japan as Miura Anjin , was an English navigator who, in 1600, became the first Englishman to reach Japan. He was later granted samurai status, and was recognised as one of the most influential foreigners in Japan during the early 17th century.
Everything about William Adams →- Occupation
- explorer, sailor, navigator, castaway
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of England
- Born
- September 24, 1564
- Died
- May 16, 1620