Thomas Button

Sir Thomas Button
Bornc. 1575
Wales, Kingdom of England
DiedApril 1634 (aged c. 59)
London, England, Kingdom of England
Buried
AllegianceEngland
Years of service1612-1616
Children7
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Sir Thomas Button (c. 1575 - April 1634) was a Welsh officer of the Royal Navy, notable as an explorer who in 16121613 commanded an expedition that unsuccessfully attempted to locate explorer Henry Hudson and to navigate the Northwest Passage.