This theory was used to justify a monopoly charter on whaling rights granted to the Muscovy Company in 1613.

A man of the same name was sent on an expedition to the River Ob by the Muscovy Company in 1568.

He was forced to serve under the Muscovy Company, which had been given a monopoly on the trade the previous year.

He was a founding member of the Muscovy Company, serving as its Governor on eight occasions during the years 1567-1587.

Muscovy Company retained the monopoly in Russo-English trade until 1698.

Anthony Jenkinson, main trader of the Muscovy Company was buried here in 1611.

The Muscovy Company held a monopoly over trade between England and Russia until 1698.

By the year 1568, Jenkinson had become a pivotal researcher for the Muscovy Company.

As part of the Muscovy Company, he left Gravesend on 19 June 1579.

He also enhanced his fortune through successful trading, and was a founder member of the Muscovy Company.