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Van Diemen's Land was the colonial name of the island of Tasmania used by the British during the European exploration and colonisation of Australia in the 19th century. The island was previously discovered and named by the Dutch in 1642.
Van Diemen’s Land, (1642–1855), the southeastern Australian island colony that became the commonwealth state of Tasmania. Named for Anthony van Diemen, governor general of the Dutch East Indies, the island was first encountered by Europeans in 1642 and named by Abel J. Tasman, a celebrated navigator under van Diemen’s command. The first ...
Van Diemen's Land is a 2009 Australian thriller set in 1822 in colonial Tasmania. It follows the story of the infamous Irish convict, Alexander Pearce, played by Oscar Redding and his escape with seven other convicts. The voice-over and some of the dialogue is in Irish.
Van Diemen’s Land was part of the colony of New South Wales from 1803 until 1825, when it became a separate colony. The practice of sending convicts to Van Diemen’s Land ended in 1853. Three years later the colony was granted self-government and took the name Tasmania in honor of Abel Tasman.
From the 1830s to 1853, Van Diemen's Land was the main penal colony in Australia. When Britain stopped sending prisoners to New South Wales, all convicts were sent to Van Diemen's Land. About 75,000 convicts were sent to Van Diemen's Land, approximately 40% of all convicts sent to Australia.
Sep 24, 2009 · Van Diemen's Land: Directed by Jonathan auf der Heide. With Oscar Redding, Arthur Angel, Paul Ashcroft, Thomas M. Wright. The true story of Alexander Pearce, Australia's most notorious convict.
Oct 17, 2023 · Van Diemen’s Land is a captivating song by the renowned Irish rock band U2. Written by the band’s lead vocalist Bono and guitarist The Edge, this track was featured on their critically acclaimed album, “Rattle and Hum,” released in 1988.
