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Dirk Hartog is famous for being the first recorded European to set foot on the western coast of Australia in 1616. He was a Dutch explorer who sailed for the Dutch East India Company and made significant contributions to early European exploration of the region. Hartog’s landing at what is now known as Shark Bay led to the establishment of trade routes and increased European interest in Australia. His legacy includes the Hartog Plate, a historical artifact that marked his arrival and is considered an important piece of Australian maritime history.

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