Model entry

Character Name is a character in Harry Turtledove's novel Over the Sea (note, this book and character don't really exist). He is also an historical figure.

Historical
Character Name (April 1, 1655-November 3, 1686) was an sailor who died on an attempted circumnavigation of Europe by going north around Norway. Prior to that, he had made several runs to the Spanish colonies in America.

Over the Sea
In Over the Sea, Character Name's ship, the Windlass was blown off course to Greenland, where he established a powerful colony, eventually settling in Northern Canada.