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Abel Tasman is considered to be the European discoverer of Tasmania (which he called Van Diemen's Land at the time) and New Zealand.

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When did Abel Tasman find the lands?

Dutch explorer Abel Tasman discovered Tasmania and New Zealand in 1642.


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What lands did Abel Tasman visit or discover?

Abel Tasman discovered two lands of note in 1642: New Zealand and Tasmania, which he named 'Antony Van Diemen's Land'.


Was Abel Tasman the first to speak English?

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When did Abel Tasman's first wife die?

Abel Tasman's first wife, Jessie Tasman, died in 1638. Their marriage took place in 1637, and her death occurred shortly after their wedding, adding a personal tragedy to Tasman's early life.


What did abel tasman say to indigenous people?

Abel Tasman did not leave any record of what he said to the indigenous people he encountered during his voyages. Tasman's interactions with the indigenous people of the lands he explored were likely limited due to language barriers and cultural differences.


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