| ![Show Contents]() Mattner History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The name Mattner stems from two sources which were continually mixed up throughout the Middle Ages, so they can no longer be differentiated: one was Matthaeus the Evangelist, who was patron saint of tax collectors, and the other was Mattias (Hebrew for "gift of the gods"), who was one of the twelve Apostles. Early Origins of the Mattner familyThe surname Mattner was first found in Prussia, where the family contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation, and would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in local social and political affairs. Early History of the Mattner familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mattner research. Another 146 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1504, 1558, 1681, 1710, 1727, 1761, 1764, 1809, 1811 and 1831 are included under the topic Early Mattner History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Mattner Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Matt, Matte, Mattlin, Matter, Mattler, Mattner, Mattmann and many more. Early Notables of the Mattner familyNotable figures of the time with the name Mattner were Johannes Mathesius (1504-65), who was a friend and disciple of Martin Luther. He is the author of the first biography of Luther, and himself wrote hymns and sermons. Johann Mattheson (1681-1764) was a musician and translator and produced the first German imitation of "The Spectator."...
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 Mattner migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Mattner Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- J. Gottlieb Mattner, aged 49, a farmer, who arrived in South Australia in 1847 aboard the ship "Gellert" 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Mattner (post 1700) | + |
- Edward William "Ted" Mattner (1893-1977), Australian politician, President of the Australian Senate (1951-1953)
- Martin Mattner (b. 1982), Australian rules football player
- Lutz Mattner, Professor at the University of Leeds, England
| Historic Events for the Mattner family | + |
Bismarck - Enno Mattner (1921-1941), German Matrosengefreiter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 2
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Mattner migration to Australia 
