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Dirk Hartog Net Worth

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Dirk Hartog was a Dutch sailor born on October 3, 1580 in the Netherlands. He is best known for being the first European explorer to make landfall on the Western coast of Australia. His voyage in 1616 marked the beginning of European exploration of the continent and the start of Australia's colonial history.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	October 3, 1580
Birth Place	Netherlands
Age	439 YEARS OLD
Died On	Oct 11, 1621 (age 41)
Birth Sign	Libra

💰 Net worth: $14.5 million (2024)

About

Dutch Sailor who made the first European exploration of Australia's Western coast.

Before Fame

He spent his first several years in command of a merchant ship.

Trivia

After sailing around the Australian coast, he landed and spent three days on shore, leaving behind an inscription with the details of his visit.

Family Life

He was raised in a family of sailors.

Associated With

He sought out the Australian continent based on the maps and descriptions of another famed Explorer, Marco Polo.

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