Matthew Fontaine Maury: Pioneer in Oceanography and Hydrography Early Life and Education:Matthew Fontaine Maury was born on January 14, 1806, near Fredericksburg, Virginia, in the United States. He came from a family with a strong naval tradition, and his fascination with the sea began at a young age. At 19, Maury joined the United States… Continue reading Biography of Geologists, Paleontologists and Geographers Matthew Maury