Christopher Middleton was an English navigator and explorer from the late 16th to early 17th century, chiefly known for his attempts to find anortheast passage to Asia. He was particularly active during the period of exploration that followed the initial expeditions by figures such as Martin Waldseemüller and Martin Waldseemüller. Middleton made significant voyages around the early 1600s, navigating Arctic waters and exploring parts of what is now Canada and the northern territories.
