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Tasmania, as it is known today, was discovered in November 1642 by Dutchman, Abel Janszoon Tasman. Originally, he named it "Van Diemen's Land", after the Governor of Batavia, Antony Van Diemen.
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∙ 8y agoAbel Tasman, first known European to sight New Zealand (which had already been occupied by the Maori for some time) discovered the islands of New Zealand on 13 December 1642.
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∙ 14y agoHis best known voyages took place in 1642 and 1644.
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∙ 12y agoDutch explorer Abel Tasman first sighted New Zealand on 13 December 1642.
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∙ 13y ago13th December 1642.
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∙ 13y ago13th December 1642.
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∙ 13y ago13th December 1642.
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