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Abel Tasman was a sea explorer who made several significant discoveries.
Tasman was an employee of the Dutch East India Company. He is most famous for being the first European to discover the islands of Tasmania (which he named Van Diemen's Land) and New Zealand. However, he also did not choose to explore further, assuming that the two lands were part of a larger continent.
He is also credited with being the first European explorer to discover the Fihian Islands and Tonga. In addition, he sailed around Australia from some distance, proving that the continent was not part of Asia.
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Was Abel Tasman English?
No. Abel Tasman was Dutch.
Where was Abel Janszoon Tasman born?
where was abel tasman born and when
What is the full name of Abel Tasman?
abel janzoon tasman
Was Abel Tasman an Australian explorer?
No. Abel Tasman was a Dutch explorer.
Is abel Tasman a Christian?
Yes Abel Tasman is a christian, he is from Holland.
When did abel tasman become a sailor?
why did abel tasman become a sailor
How did Abel Tasman grow up?
Abel Tasman was born in the Netherlands in 1603 and grew up in a middle-class family. He trained as a seaman and later became a merchant and ship's officer before joining the Dutch East India Company. His early experiences at sea and in trade likely influenced his later explorations and navigational skills.
What was Abel Tasman's ship named?
Abel Tasman had 2 ships. The Heemskerck and the Zeehaen.
When did Abel Tasman die?
Abel Tasman died on the 10th of october in 1659
What was Abel Tasman's destination?
Abel Tasman's destination was the Dutch East Indies.
How many children did Abel Tasman have?
Abel Tasman had three children.
Where is Abel Tasman from?
Abel Tasman was born in The Netherlands.Holland, now better known as the Netherlands.
