Matthew Flinders was born in Donington, Lincolnshire, the son of Matthew Flinders, a surgeon, and his wife Susannah (née Ward). He was educated at Cowley's Charity School , Donington, …

Jan 17, 2025 · Matthew Flinders (born March 16, 1774, Donington, Lincolnshire, England—died July 19, 1814, London) was an English navigator who charted much of the Australian coast. …

He was educated at Donington Free School, founded by Thomas Cowley in 1718 for preparatory education and at aged 12 moved as a boarder to Horbling Grammar School under the …

Mathew was born to Susannah and Mathew Flinders on the 16th of March, 1774 at Donington village, located in Lincolnshire. He pursued his primary education at a locally situated grammar …

Jul 23, 2019 · Artefacts, memorabilia, photographs, records and tales from 1719, when the school first opened, up to the present day filled the main hall named after Flinders, a fitting tribute to …

He started his schooling at Donington Free School, founded in 1719 by Thomas Cowley, a local landowner. At twelve years of age he was sent to Horbling Grammar School, some five miles …

Jan 10, 2022 · Matthew Flinders (1774-1814) was an English navigator and hydrographer. He was the first person to map the coastal outline of Australia in 1801-1803, following his …

May 14, 2018 · Matthew Flinders was born on March 16, 1774, at Donnington, Lincolnshire, and educated in a local grammar school. Instead of becoming a surgeon like his father, he entered …

Explore the remarkable life and legacy of renowned explorer Matthew Flinders in this captivating exhibition at Flinders University City Campus. At its heart is Flinders’ original coffin plate, …

Captain Matthew Flinders RN (1774–1814) was an English naval officer and maritime surveyor. He made three Pacific voyages between 1791 and 1810. His most notable journey, from 1801 …