Abel Tasman
Abel Tasman was a famous explore who is well know for his exploration of the Southern Hemisphere. He was born in 1603 which was over 400 years ago.
Early in his life he loved ships and sailing and went on his first major voyage of discover in 1639.
He went on a great many voyages in his life and discovered new lands like Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania), New Zealand, the Tonga and Fiji Islands and was the first to circumnavigate Australian.
Abel Tasman died in Batavia in 1659.
Early in his life he loved ships and sailing and went on his first major voyage of discover in 1639.
He went on a great many voyages in his life and discovered new lands like Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania), New Zealand, the Tonga and Fiji Islands and was the first to circumnavigate Australian.
Abel Tasman died in Batavia in 1659.
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