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It would be most difficult to determine which explorer discovered the most land. However, Christopher Columbus discovered lands in Central America which is connected to both North and South America. So, it could be said that he "discovered" two continents that were previously unknown.
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Who discovered Van Diemen's Land?
Indigenous Australians notwithstanding, Van Diemen's Land was first discovered by Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1642.
What did Abel Tasman discover?
Dutch explorer Abel Tasman discovered Tasmania (at the time he named Van Diemen's land). He also discovered New Zealand and the Fijian islands.
Which South American explorer discovered Australia?
No South American explorer discovered Australia.To see who really discovered Australia, see the related question below.
Which state or territory used to be known as Van Diemen's Land?
Tasmania, Australia's island state, was originally named Van Diemen's Land by Abel Tasman, the Dutch explorer who discovered it.
When was Leif Ericson's most important voyage?
He Was The First European Explorer To Land In North America.
Who discovered Van Diemen's Land?
Indigenous Australians notwithstanding, Van Diemen's Land was first discovered by Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1642.
Is Columbus a place?
nope, he is the great explorer and conqueror who discovered the land of america
Is Christopher Columbus a place?
nope, he is the great explorer and conqueror who discovered the land of america
What did Abel Tasman discover?
Dutch explorer Abel Tasman discovered Tasmania (at the time he named Van Diemen's land). He also discovered New Zealand and the Fijian islands.
Who is the Most famous explorer in whitby?
Captain Cook, he discovered Australia.
Who sailed to Holland and discovered farmland and forests?
Henry Hudson is the explorer who sailed to Holland and discovered farmland and forests. The Dutch claimed the land that he discovered and called it New Netherland.
Who is the explorer who discovered most of Australia in 1770?
No explorer discovered most of Australia in 1770. Australia had been "discovered" over 150 years earlier by the Dutch. However, Lieutenant James Cook (later Captain) charted the east coast in 1770.
Who discovered the Darling Downs?
The Darling Downs, an area of rich, fertile land in inland southern Queensland, were discovered by explorer andbotanist Allan Cunninghamin 1827.
Which dutch explorer was the first European to vist new zealand?
Abel Janszoon Tasman was the Dutch explorer who first discovered New Zealand but he did not set foot on land there.
Which explorer gave his name Tasmania?
No explorer gave his name to Tasmania. Tasmania was first known as Van Diemen's Land from 1642, when Dutch explorer Abel Tasman discovered it. In 1856, Queen Victoria approved a petition to rename the island of Van Diemen's Land 'Tasmania' in honour of Tasman.
Which spanish explorer discovered south of Chile in 1529?
Magellan was the Spanish explorer who discovered South of Chile in 1529.
Which South American explorer discovered Australia?
No South American explorer discovered Australia.To see who really discovered Australia, see the related question below.
