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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.
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What was Tasmania's name?
Tasmania's name comes from Dutch sea explorer Abel Tasman, who was the first European explorer to discover it in 1642. However, Tasman originally called it Van Diemen's Land.
Which Dutch explorer gave his name to an Australian state?
The Australian island state of Tasmania was named after Dutch explorer Abel Tasman. It was not named by Tasman: originally, Tasman named the land Van Diemen's Land, after the Dutch Governor of Batavia, Antony Van Diemen. In 1856, Queen Victoria approved a petition to rename Van Diemen's Land to Tasmania, in honour of its discoverer.
What explorer circumnavigated Tasmania with Matthew Flinders?
Matthew Flinders circumnavigated Tasmania with George Bass.
Which explorer gave Quebec its name?
The first French explorer to reach Quebec was Jacques Cartier
Which explorer gave the Pacific Ocean its name?
Ferdinand Magellan
Which dutch explorer gave his name to an arctic sea?
William Barents
What was the name of Tasmania before federation?
The name of Tasmania before Federation, which occurred in 1901, was still "Tasmania".However, prior to 1856, Tasmania was known as Van Diemen's Land. It was given this name by Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, after Antony Van Diemen, the High Magistrate, or Governor-General of Batavia (Netherlands East Indies).Van Diemen's Land remained the name of the island until 1 January 1856, when Queen Victoria approved a petition to rename the island Tasmania, in honour of its discoverer.
Is the Tasman Sea a part of Tasmania?
The Tasman Sea is not part of Tasmania. It is the sea that lies between Australia and New Zealand and, like Tasmania, is named after Dutch explorer Abel Tasman.
What is the name of the deserts found in Tasmania?
Tasmania has no deserts.
What is the name of the country that Tasmania is in?
Tasmania is a state in Australia.
What british explorer gave Columbia river its name?
christopher Columbus named the river...
When did Tasman sight Tasmania?
Dutch explorer Abel Tasman first sighted Tasmania (or Van Diemen's Land, as he called it) on 24 November 1642.
