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1642 in Netherlands

Explore 3 historical events and records for Netherlands in 1642.

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Historical records for Netherlands in 1642

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August

14 August 1642

Discovery of New Zealand

Tasman, Abel Janszoon · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Sets sail on his discovery of New Zealand

December

13 December 1642

Discovery of New Zealand

Tasman, Abel Janszoon · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

1st European to see New Zealand

Other events (month unknown)

1642

Discovery of Tasmania

Tasman, Abel Janszoon · Tasmania · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Names Tasmania Van Diemens Land after the Governor General of the Dutch East Indies

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