Who was the first Dutchman to reach India?

Q. Who was the first Dutchman to reach India?
Answer: Houtman
Notes: Cornelis de Houtman was the first Dutchman to reach India (Sumatra and Bantam) in 1596. He returned with a large cargo in 1597.

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