Matthew Flinders was an English explorer born on March 16, 1774. He is best known for being the first European explorer to sail around Australia and prove that it was a continent. His journey was a major milestone in the exploration of Australia and helped to shape the country's history.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $2 Million (2024)
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About
He became the first European Explorer to sail around Australia and prove that it was a continent.
Before Fame
Daniel Defoe's classic novel Robinson Crusoe convinced him to dedicate his life to sea exploration.
Trivia
His book, A Voyage to Terra Australis, became a popular read after his death.
Family Life
He married Ann Chappelle in 1801. His father, also named Matthew, was a surgeon.
Associated With
Early in his career, he voyaged to Tahiti under the leadership of Captain william Bligh.