It is said that Matthew Flinders was inspired tobecome a sailor by the thought of adventure after reading the novel "Robinson Crusoe". He was also inspired by the journals of Captain James Cook.
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's full name was simply Matthew Flinders.
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' mum was Susanah.
Matthew Flinders was born in England.
It is said that Matthew Flinders was inspired by the thought of adventure after reading the novel "Robinson Crusoe". He was also inspired by the journals of Captain James Cook.
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 was born in Donnington, Lincolnshire, England, where he received his education in a local grammar school. Although expected to become a surgeon like his father, Flinders instead joined the Royal Navy at age 15.