Abel Tasman
1603–1659
Dutch explorer who reached Tasmania and New Zealand.
Abel Tasman (1603–1659) was an explorer, born in Lutjegast and died in Jakarta.
- Known as
- Explorer
- Category
- Explorers
- Born
- 1603, Lutjegast
- Died
- 1659, Jakarta
Alive at the same time as Abel Tasman
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