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Abel Tasman did not set out to be an explorer. He was a sea-trader for the Dutch East India Company, and he was ordered to explore the south-east waters in order to find a new sea trade route to Chile in South America. He was also instructed to search for the hypothetical "Great South land" which was believed to be rich in minerals, and hence may have provided good trade opportunities for the Dutch.
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Where is Abel Tasman from?
Abel Tasman was born in The Netherlands.Holland, now better known as the Netherlands.
What did Abel Tasman wear?
abel tasman wore brown in piticular, robes. on special occasions he would wear ruffled raggad suits
What month and date was Abel Tasman born?
Tasman was born in 1603. The exact date or month of his birth is unknown.
Why is abel tasman a NZ park?
because besidethe Maori people Abel Janszoon Tasman was the first to diconver New Zealand. Hope this helps! T.
What parts of Australia did Abel Tasman map?
Abel Tasman mapped the southern coast of Tasmania which, at the time, he named Van Diemen's land. He did not realise Tasmania was an island.
What year and age did Abel Tasman start Exploring?
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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
When did Abel Tasman start exploring?
Abel Tasman made two significant voyages, in 1642 and 1644. He records the discovery of Fiji, New Zealand, and van Diemen's Land, now Australia.[Each country had been found by their indigenous peoples long before this. Discover implies 'uncovering' - making widely known.]
When did abel tasman become a sailor?
why did abel tasman become a sailor
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.
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.
