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Dirk Hartog was a 17th century Dutch explorer, Dirk Hartog's group was the second European group to land on Australian soil, Dirk Hartog sailed towards Australia expecting to find unfounded land which he did. When Dirk Hartog left Australia he left a lead plate to record his landing. Dirk Hartog was born into a sea-fearing family, at the age of 30 he received his first ship command, from then he spent several years engaged in the successful trade. Born 1582 - 1631
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