Matthew Flinders
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Matthew Flinders
Summary
Matthew Flinders is a human[1]. Born in Donington[2], he… he was born on March 16, 1774[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on July 19, 1814[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], cartographer[7], botanist[8], and navigator[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]
Key Facts
- Matthew Flinders was born in Donington[2].
- Matthew Flinders passed away in London[4].
- Matthew Flinders was born on March 16, 1774[3].
- Matthew Flinders died on July 19, 1814[5].
- Burial took place at Euston Station[11].
- Matthew Flinders's father was Matthew Flinders[12].
- Matthew Flinders's mother was Susannah Ward[13].
- Among Matthew Flinders's spouses was Ann Chappelle[14].
- A child of Matthew Flinders was Anne Flinders[15].
- Matthew Flinders held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
- Matthew Flinders held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[17].
- Matthew Flinders's professions included explorer[6].
- Matthew Flinders's professions included cartographer[7].
- Matthew Flinders's professions included botanist[8].
- Matthew Flinders's professions included navigator[9].
- Matthew Flinders's field of work was botany[18].
- Matthew Flinders's field of work was navigation[19].
- Matthew Flinders's education included a stint at The Thomas Cowley High School[20].
- A notable work attributed to Matthew Flinders is A Voyage to Terra Australis[21].
- Matthew Flinders is recorded as male[22].
- Matthew Flinders's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Matthew Flinders's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[24].
- Matthew Flinders's Commons category is recorded as Matthew Flinders[25].
- Matthew Flinders's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[26].
- Matthew Flinders's family name is recorded as Flinders[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Matthew Flinders's place of birth was Donington[2]. He was born on March 16, 1774[3]. His father was he[12]. His mother was Susannah Ward[13].
Education
Matthew Flinders was educated at The Thomas Cowley High School[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include explorer[6], cartographer[7], botanist[8], and navigator[9]. Fields of work include botany[18], an academic discipline[28] and navigation[19], an academic discipline[29].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Matthew Flinders is A Voyage to Terra Australis[21]. Things named for him include Flinders Council[30], a local government area of Tasmania[31], in Australia[32]; Flinders Street[33], a street[34], in Australia[35]; Flinders Island[36], an island[37], in Australia[38]; 10203 Flinders[39], an asteroid[40]; Flinders River[41], a river[42], in Australia[43]; Flinders Peak[44], a mountain[45]; Flinders University[46]; and Matthew Flinders Medal and Lecture[47].
Personal Life
Matthew Flinders was married to Ann Chappelle[14]. A child of him was Anne Flinders[15].
Death and Burial
Matthew Flinders died on July 19, 1814[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at Euston Station[11].
Why It Matters
Matthew Flinders has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
Works attributed to him include A Voyage to Terra Australis[49], a literary work[50]. Entities named for him include Flinders Council[30], a local government area of Tasmania[31], in Australia[32]; Flinders Street[33], a street[34], in Australia[35]; Flinders Island[36], an island[37], in Australia[38]; 10203 Flinders[39], an asteroid[40]; Flinders River[41], a river[42], in Australia[43]; and Flinders Peak[44], a mountain[45].
FAQs
Where was Matthew Flinders born?
Born in Donington[2], Matthew Flinders…
Where did Matthew Flinders die?
Matthew Flinders passed away in London[4].
Who were Matthew Flinders's parents?
Matthew Flinders's father was Matthew Flinders[12]. Matthew Flinders's mother was Susannah Ward[13].
Who was Matthew Flinders married to?
Matthew Flinders's spouses include Ann Chappelle[14].
What did Matthew Flinders do for work?
Matthew Flinders worked as explorer[6], cartographer[7], botanist[8], and navigator[9].
Where did Matthew Flinders go to school?
Matthew Flinders was educated at The Thomas Cowley High School[20].