- FLINDERS, MATTHEW
- a naval officer, born in Lincolnshire; explored the coast of Australia, experiencing not a few adventures, and adding materially to our geographical knowledge (1760-1814).
The Nuttall Encyclopaedia. James Wood. 1907.
FLINDERS, MATTHEW
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Flinders, Matthew — Flinders, Matthew, engl. Seefahrer, geb. 16. März 1774 in Donington (Lincolnshire), gest. 19. Juli 1814 in London, ging 1790 zur See und untersuchte 1795–99 mit dem Arzte Baß z. T. in einem 2,5 m langen Boote die Südostküste Australiens von der… … Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon
Flinders, Matthew — born March 16, 1774, Donington, Lincolnshire, Eng. died July 19, 1814, London British mariner and hydrographer. In two expeditions (1795–99, 1801–03) he circumnavigated Australia and Tasmania, charting their coasts and waters. His Voyage to Terra … Universalium
Flinders, Matthew — (16 mar. 1774, Donington, Lincolnshire, Inglaterra–19 jul. 1814, Londres). Marino e hidrógrafo británico. En dos expediciones (1795–99, 1801–03) circunnavegó Australia y Tasmania, cartografiando sus costas y aguas. En su libro A voyage to Terra… … Enciclopedia Universal
FLINDERS, Matthew (1774-1814) — captain in the navy, discoverer was born at Donington, Lincolnshire, England, on 16 March 1774. His father Matthew Flinders was a surgeon and a son of a surgeon, his mother s name was originally Susannah Ward. He was educated at the free school… … Dictionary of Australian Biography
Flinders — Matthew Flinders Matthew Flinders (* 16. März 1774 bei Donington, Lincolnshire, England; † 19. Juli 1814 in London, England) war ein britischer Forschungsreisender … Deutsch Wikipedia
Matthew Flinders — Nacimiento 16 de marzo … Wikipedia Español
Matthew Flinders (academic) — Matthew Flinders (born 1972[1]) is a British academic and political scientist. Flinders did his undergraduate degree at Loughborough University before completing his PhD in public policy and governance at the University of Sheffield.[2] [1]. He… … Wikipedia
Flinders [2] — Flinders, Matthew, Reisender, geb. 16. März 1774 zu Donington (Lincolnshire), erforschte 1795, 1798 und 1801 die Südküste, 1802 die Ostküste Australiens, gest. 19. Juli 1814 in London; schrieb: »Voyage to the Terra Australia« (2 Bde., 1814). –… … Kleines Konversations-Lexikon
Matthew Flinders — For the British academic, see Matthew Flinders (academic). Matthew Flinders Born 16 March 1774 Donington, Lincolnshire, England Died 19 July 1814 … Wikipedia
Matthew Flinders — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Flinders (homonymie). Matthew Flinders … Wikipédia en Français
