Matthew Flinders was inspired by reports of Captain James Cook's voyages, but it was after reading Daniel Defoe's "Robinson Crusoe" that he decided he wanted to be an explorer and sailor.
Matthew Flinders was motivated by the book Robinson Cruseo
A voyage to Terra Australis was the name of the book that Matthew Flinders wrote.
Matthew Flinders's full name was simply Matthew Flinders.
Matthew Flinders' mum was Susanah.
Matthew Flinders was born in England.
Matthew Flinders was a sea explorer.
Matthew Flinders was born in Donington, Lincolnshire, England.
Matthew Flinders travelled by ship. He was a sea explorer.
Matthew Flinders' Cat was created in 2002.
Matthew Flinders - academic - was born in 1972.
Matthew Flinders' parents were Matthew (senior), who was a surgeon, and Sussanah (nee Ward).
Matthew Flinders did not create Flinders Hospital.