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Matthew Flinders

1774 – 1814

Matthew Flinders
19th Century
19th Century

Matthew Flinders

Born 1774 Died 1814

Matthew Flinders: A Life of Exploration and Cartography Early Life and Naval Beginnings Born on March 16, 1774, in Donington Park, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. Flinders’ early life was marked by a desire for adventure, inspired by stories like *Robinson Crusoe*. He joined the Royal Navy in 1789 at the age of fifteen, initially as a servant before progressing through the ranks. Early patronage from Captain Thomas Pasley prove…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Matthew Flinders's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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