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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.
who was the first of state governor?
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Which island of Australia was named after a dutch explorer?
The island state of Tasmania was named after Dutch explorer Abel Tasman. Dirk Hartog Island is an island off the northwestern coast, and it is named after Dutch explorer Dirk hartog (obviously).
William a egan was this state's first governor?
yes he was the first state's governor
Who was the first governor of Minnesota?
First Territorial Governor: Alexander Ramsey (also second State Governor) First State Governor: Henry Sibley in 1858.
What named elizabeth governor of church and state?
act of supremacy
Who is the governor of curacao?
The Governor of Curaçao is the representative of the Dutch head of state on Curaçao (currently Queen Beatrix). The current governor is Frits Goedgedrag (born 1951 on Aruba).
What was the first woman to become a state Governor?
The first female governor was Joan Finney, from 1991 to 1995. She was the first female candidate in the US to defeat an incumbent male governor in a state general election.
Who was the first governer of Colorado?
The first Governor of the State of Colorado was William Gilpin who took office in March of 1861. Gilpin County in the central mountains is named after him.
Which Australian state or territory is not named after a person?
Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, South Australia and Western Australia are not named for people (not surprisingly). Queensland is named for the Queen (Victoria). Tasmania is named for Abel Tasman, previously Van Dieman's Land for Dutch Governor-General of Dutch East Indies, Anthony Van Dieman, who sent Tasman on his voyage. Victoria is named for Queen Victoria.
What was the 1st state governor of Pennsylvania?
Benjamin Franklin was the first Governor of the US State of Pennsylvania.
What state was John Hancock Governor of?
John Hancock was the first and third Governor of the State of Massachusetts.
