Peter Martyr d'Anghiera
Historian and author of 'De Orbe Novo'
Historian and author of 'De Orbe Novo'
1526
500 years ago — 69 years old
Thinkers & Philosophers
Spain
An Italian-Spanish historian and author, contributed significantly to the understanding of the New World through detailed accounts of exploration. Authored 'De Orbe Novo', a key work detailing the discoveries in the Americas. Served as a royal historian to the Spanish Crown, providing documentation of exploration and colonization efforts during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. His writings offered important narratives about the encounters between Europeans and indigenous peoples, shaping perceptions of the New World.
Authored 'De Orbe Novo'
Served as a historian for the Spanish Crown
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