Martin Waldseemüller
Martin Waldseemüller was a German cartographer best known for creating the first map to name the Americas after Amerigo Vespucci in 1507. His work significantly influenced cartography and the way the New World was perceived in Europe.
Born on Jan 01, 1470 (555 years old)
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Martin Waldseemüller was the author of the first world map that named America.
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