Matthew Flinders Net Worth

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

Birth Day March 16, 1774
Birth Place England
Age 245 YEARS OLD
Died On Jun 19, 1814 (age 40)
Birth Sign Pisces

💰 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.