Martin Behaim
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Summary
Martin Behaim is a human[1]. Born in Nuremberg[2], he… he was born on October 6, 1459[3]. He died in Lisbon[4]. He died on July 29, 1507[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], cartographer[7], astronomer[8], cosmographer[9], and draper[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Martin Behaim's place of birth was Nuremberg[2].
- Martin Behaim died in Lisbon[4].
- Martin Behaim was born on October 6, 1459[3].
- Martin Behaim was born on October 6, 1459[12].
- Martin Behaim died on July 29, 1507[5].
- Martin Behaim died on July 29, 1507[13].
- Martin Behaim held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[14].
- Martin Behaim's professions included explorer[6].
- Martin Behaim's professions included cartographer[7].
- Martin Behaim's professions included astronomer[8].
- Martin Behaim worked as a cosmographer[9].
- Martin Behaim worked as a draper[10].
- Martin Behaim worked as a historian[15].
- A notable work attributed to Martin Behaim is Erdapfel[16].
- Martin Behaim is recorded as male[17].
- Martin Behaim's instance of is recorded as human[18].
- Martin Behaim's Commons category is recorded as Martin Behaim[19].
- Martin Behaim's family name is recorded as Behaim[20].
- Martin Behaim's given name is recorded as Martin[21].
- Martin Behaim's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Martin Behaim[22].
- Martin Behaim's Commons gallery is recorded as Martin Behaim[23].
- Martin Behaim's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[24].
- Martin Behaim's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[25].
- Martin Behaim's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
- Martin Behaim's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Nuremberg[2], Martin Behaim… Recorded date of birth include October 6, 1459[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include explorer[6], cartographer[7], astronomer[8], cosmographer[9], draper[10], and historian[15].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Martin Behaim is Erdapfel[16]. Things named for him include Behaim[28], an impact crater[29]; Behaim Peak[30], a mountain[31]; and 12145 Behaim[32], an asteroid[33].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include July 29, 1507[5]. Martin Behaim passed away in Lisbon[4].
Why It Matters
Martin Behaim has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
Entities named for him include Behaim[28], an impact crater[29]; Behaim Peak[30], a mountain[31]; and 12145 Behaim[32], an asteroid[33].
FAQs
Where was Martin Behaim born?
Martin Behaim's place of birth was Nuremberg[2].
Where did Martin Behaim die?
Martin Behaim passed away in Lisbon[4].
What did Martin Behaim do for work?
Martin Behaim worked as explorer[6], cartographer[7], astronomer[8], cosmographer[9], and draper[10].