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Matthew Flinders — Age & Birthday

Born: 16 March 1774 · Died: 19 July 1814 · Age at death: 40

How old was Matthew Flinders when he died?

Matthew Flinders died aged 40. He was born on 16 March 1774 and died on 19 July 1814.

Navigator who led the first circumnavigation of Australia

Did you know?He is credited with popularising the name Australia for the continent, which was previously known as New Holland.

Captain Matthew Flinders (16 March 1774 – 19 July 1814) was a British Royal Navy officer, navigator and cartographer who led the first inshore circumnavigation of mainland Australia, then called New Holland.

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Age at death: 40
Years since death: 212

Born: March 16, 1774 · Donington, United Kingdom
Died: July 19, 1814
Nationality: British
Known for: Exploration

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Father: Matthew Flinders
Mother: Susannah Ward
Spouse: Ann Chappelle
Child: Anne Flinders

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