Dictionary of Sydney

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Matra, James Mario (Maria)

American-born Member of Captain James Cook's crew on HMS Endeavour during his Voyage of Discovery, and a major proponent of the establishment of a penal colony at Botany Bay.

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Born
1746
Arrived Sydney
1770
Departed Sydney
1770
Died
29 Mar 1806
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