Joachim Gaunse
Joachim Gaunse (also Gans) was a European mining engineer and explorer . He lived in the 16th century and is considered to be the first documented Jew on the territory of what is now the United States of America .
Life
Gaunse was born in Prague and mentioned for the first time in 1581. In 1584 he was recruited by Walter Raleigh for an expedition to North America. A permanent settlement was to be created there. He later left North America and went to Bristol .
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| SURNAME | Gaunse, Joachim |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Goose, Joachim |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | European mining engineer and explorer; first documented Jew in what is now the United States |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 16th Century |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Prague |
| DATE OF DEATH | 16th century or 17th century |