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Martin Behaim
Martin Behaim, also known as Martin von Behaim and by various forms of Martin of Bohemia, was a German textile merchant and cartographer. He served John II of Portugal as an adviser in matters of navigation and participated in a voyage to West Africa. He is now best known for his Erdapfel, the world's oldest known globe, which he produced for the Imperial City of Nuremberg in 1492.
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Born 6 October 1459 · Died 29 July 1507 · Q44838
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Died 1507-07-29.
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Born 1459-10-06.
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