he left at the age 15 in 1789
Matthew Flinders was motivated by the book Robinson Cruseo
Matthew Flinders's full name was simply Matthew Flinders.
Matthew Flinders was born in England.
Matthew Flinders' mum was Susanah.
No, Matthew Flinders' father (also named Matthew Flinders) was a surgeon/doctor in Flinders' home-town of Donington, Lincolnshire. He had hoped that young Matthew would follow in his footsteps and become a doctor as well, but when his son's interest in joining the navy became evident, he allowed Matthew to join the Royal Navy at the age of 15.
Matthew Flinders was a sea explorer.
Matthew Flinders - academic - was born in 1972.
Matthew Flinders' Cat was created in 2002.
Matthew Flinders was born in Donington, Lincolnshire, England.
Matthew Flinders travelled by ship. He was a sea explorer.
Matthew Flinders' parents were Matthew (senior), who was a surgeon, and Sussanah (nee Ward).
Matthew Flinders did not create Flinders Hospital.