Original: Frederick de Houtman (Gouda, 1571 - Alkmaar, 21 October 1627), or Frederik de Houtman, was a Dutch explorer who sailed along the Western coast of Australia en route to Batavia.
Simplified: Frederick de Houtman (1571 â "21 October 1627) was a Dutch explorer. In 1619, on his way to Batavia, he sailed the western coast of Australia.