Matthew Fontaine Maury

1806–1873 (age 67)

Oceanographer, Naval Officer

Photograph of Matthew Fontaine Maury

About Matthew Fontaine Maury

Matthew Fontaine Maury (1806–1873) lived to age 67. They were an oceanographer, naval officer. Born in Spotsylvania County, they died in Lexington. They are buried at Hollywood Cemetery in Virginia.

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