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
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.
“Fra Mauro”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
Consult the source - 2.
Wikidata, structured authority record Q445084: Fra Mauro
authority record · Unverified · Wikidata
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Elsewhere in Maps and atlases
1,180 published records in this field, each with its sources named.
- Ferjan Ormeling Jr.Author
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- Ferrando BertelliAuthor
- Finn QvaleAuthor
- France PlaninaAuthor
- Francesco BasilicataAuthor
- Francesco RosselliAuthor
- Francis AustenAuthor
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