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When was Matthew Flinders born?

  • 1774

  • 1780

  • 1765

  • 1790

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Matthew Flinders, born in 1774, was an English navigator and explorer known for his exploration of the Australian coastline. His expedition from 1801 to 1803 circumnavigated Australia, providing valuable information about the continent's geography and coastline. Flinders' work contributed significantly to the understanding of Australia's shape and its relationship to the rest of the world.
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