Samuel Wallis
British naval officer and explorer
Samuel Wallis was a British naval officer and explorer of the Pacific Ocean who made the first recorded visit by a European navigator to Tahiti. Wikipedia
Born: April 23, 1728, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Died: January 21, 1795 (age 66 years), London, United Kingdom
Spouse(s): Betty Hearle
Years of service: c.1748–1795