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Matthew Flinders Net Worth

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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)

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.

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