Matthias Petersen der Glückliche (the Lucky) | |
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Matz Peters | |
 Matthias Petersen's tombstone in Süderende | |
| Born | 24 December 1632 |
| Died | 16 September 1706 (aged 73) Oldsum |
| Resting place | Süderende 54°42′58″N 8°26′08″E / 54.716246°N 8.435684°E |
| Other names | Glücklicher Matthias, Matthias der Glückliche, Mathis der Glückliche |
| Citizenship | Danish |
| Occupation | Whaler |
| Years active | ca. 1644–1702 |
| Known for | Catching 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.