Heinrich Bünting
German priest and cartographer
Born
1545
480 years ago
Died
December 30th, 1606
418 years ago — 61 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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A German priest and cartographer, specialized in geography and maps during the late 16th century. Contributed to cartographic literature with the publication of 'Itinerarium Sacrae Scripturae', a detailed work that illustrated the biblical world. Focused on integrating geographic knowledge with theological references, producing maps that were both informative and religiously significant. Emphasized the importance of terrestrial and celestial maps in understanding scriptural texts, thereby linking physical geography with spiritual interpretation.
Authored 'Itinerarium Sacrae Scripturae'
Produced influential biblical maps
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