Martin Behaim
Martin (von) Behaim (6 October 6, 1459 – 29 July 1507), (also known as Martinho da Boémia, Martin Bohemus, Martin Behaim von Schwarzbach, or Latin: Martinus de Boemia) was a German mariner, artist, cosmographer, astronomer, philosopher, geographer and explorer in service to the King of Portugal.
Read more about Martin Behaim: Biography, Before Magellan, The Erdapfel
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