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Did the French discover Australia?
No. Dutch explorer Willem Jansz first landed on the western shores of Cape York, Australia, on 26 February 1606. However, the French did make an early claim on Australian territory, which the Dutch never did. France made its first formal claim to Australian territory on 30 March 1772.
What was new when captain James Stirling discovered Australia?
Captain James Stirling did not discover Australia.
What did Luis Vaz de Torres discover?
Probably Australia but he was unaware of it. He is mainly remembered today for the Strait that bears his name between Australia and New Guinea.
What did Willem Janszoon name the land of Australia he landed on?
Willem Jansz/Janszoon did not name Australia, although he was the first known European to land on the Australian continent. He believed that Cape York Peninsula, where he landed, was part of New Guinea. However, he named the location where he had a skirmish with the indigenous Australians, resulting in the deaths of several of his crew, "Cape Keerweer", which is Dutch for "turnabout".
Who navigated and explored for the dutch?
Cornelius Jacobsen May was the Dutch explorer who explored Delaware. He explored the Delaware area from 1613 to 1614.
