Nicolaus Germanus

Nicolaus Germanus (1420–1490) was a cartographer, astrologer and geographer.

Also recorded as Nicholaus Germanus; Donnus Nicolaus Germanus; Nicolaus Donis; Donis Nicolaus Germanus; Nicolaus de Donis.

Nicolaus Germanus in brief

Born
1420
Died
1490
Known for
cartographer, astrologer and geographer
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Overview

Born in 1420, died in 1490.

In detail

the recorded working language is Latin.

Work by Nicolaus Germanus is recorded in the collections of Het Scheepvaartmuseum.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Nicolaus Germanus”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1241997: Nicolaus Germanus

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