1609 explorer hired by Dutch to find Northwest passage?

The explorer hired by the Dutch to find the Northwest Passage in 1609 was Henry Hudson. He sailed under the Dutch flag and explored the region around present-day New York and the Hudson River. Hudson's voyages contributed significantly to the European understanding of North America's geography and laid the groundwork for Dutch colonization in the area. Although he did not find the Northwest Passage, his explorations opened new trade routes and opportunities.