Claudius Clavus
Danish geographer, cartographer and explorer
Born
September 14th, 1388
636 years ago
Died
1438
587 years ago — 50 years old
Category
Explorers & Adventurers
Country
Denmark
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Claudius Clavus was a Danish geographer and cartographer, active during the late 14th to early 15th century. His work primarily focused on mapping northern regions, contributing to the understanding of Scandinavia and Arctic areas. He created several important maps, including a major world map that depicted northern parts of Europe and Greenland. Clavus's maps combined knowledge from previous sources with his explorations and accounts from other travelers, reflecting the geographic knowledge of his time. He is considered one of the last medieval cartographers, bridging the medieval world and the emerging age of exploration.
Created maps of Scandinavia and Greenland
Authored a significant world map reflecting medieval geography
Integrated earlier explorative accounts into cartography
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