Toscanelli’s Map (Restored). Toscanelli (1397 –1482) was an Italian mathematician, astronomer, and cosmographer. From his studies of ancient writers, including Ptolemy, and his conversations with travelers and explorers, Toscanelli created a map of the world that was sent to the king of Portugal in 1474, and explained the possibility of sailing west, rather than around Africa and through the Indian Ocean, to reach the East Indies.
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Toscanelli’s Map (Restored). Toscanelli (1397 –1482) was an Italian mathematician, astronomer, and cosmographer. From his studies of ancient writers, including Ptolemy, and his conversations with travelers and explorers, Toscanelli created a map of the world that was sent to the king of Portugal in 1474, and explained the possibility of sailing west, rather than around Africa and through the Indian Ocean, to reach the East Indies.

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UMG25A01_156

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53,2Mo (3,0Mo) / 43,2cm x 30,9cm / 5100 x 3648 (300dpi)

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Italian cartographer Toscanelli toscanelli map Ptolemy cosmographer Italian mathematician Italian cosmographer Italian astronomer Portugal age of exploration prince henry the navigator Christopher columbus columbus 1474 1470s 1400s 15th century world map early world map world map 15th century world map 1474 Portuguese explorers Italian cartographer

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