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Abel Tasman, the Dutch explorer known for his voyages in the 17th century, died on October 10, 1659. He passed away in the town of Batavia, now Jakarta, Indonesia, where he had served as a governor. His death was attributed to natural causes, and he was buried in the local cemetery. Tasman is best remembered for his discoveries in the South Pacific, including New Zealand and Tasmania.

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