Fra Mauro

Fra Mauro (1385–1459) was a cartographer and monk.

Also recorded as Mauro.

Fra Mauro in brief

Born
1385
Died
1459
Known for
cartographer and monk
Place of birth
Venice
Contents

Overview

Born at Venice in 1385, died at Venice in 1459.

In detail

the recorded working language is Italian.

The field of work recorded is geography.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    “Fra Mauro”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

    reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q445084: Fra Mauro

    authority record · Unverified · Wikidata

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Elsewhere in Maps and atlases

For owners

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