Matthias Petersen

Matthias Petersen
der Glückliche (the Lucky)
Matz Peters
Matthias Petersen's tombstone in Süderende
Born(1632-12-24)24 December 1632
Oldsum, Föhr, Denmark. Now part of Germany.
Died16 September 1706(1706-09-16) (aged 73)
Oldsum
Resting placeSüderende
54°42′58″N 8°26′08″E / 54.716246°N 8.435684°E / 54.716246; 8.435684
Other namesGlücklicher Matthias, Matthias der Glückliche, Mathis der Glückliche
CitizenshipDanish
OccupationWhaler
Years activeca. 1644–1702
Known forCatching 373 whales

Matthias Petersen (born Matz Peters; 24 December 1632, in Oldsum – 16 September 1706) was a sea captain and whaler from Oldsum on the North Frisian island of Föhr. He became known for catching 373 whales throughout his career.

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