Explorer Martin Behaim

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Martin Behaim

Living place: Germany

Birthday: 6-10-1459

Global rank: #91262

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Who is Explorer Martin Behaim?
German explorer and geographer remembered to create the Martin Behaims Erdapfel, the world's oldest surviving terrestrial. He was a member of King John II of Portugal's Council on Navigation and is credited with assisting in the discovery of the Strait of Magellan.
His famous Martin Behaims Erdapfel has been preserved at the German National Museum and is significant for being the first in the world to tilt at the correct angle.
 
 

Young / Before famous

He moved to Flanders in 1477, where he worked for the clothing supplier Jorius van Dorpp.

Family life info

He married D. Joana de Macedo in 1486.

Close relationship

Who is Boy (girl) friend/ wife (husband)/ darling Explorer Martin Behaim?
He became acquainted with the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus during his time at the court of King John II of Portugal.

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When was Explorer Martin Behaim born?
Martin Behaim was born in 6-10-1459, death year is , at the age of 565.
Where is Explorer Martin Behaim's birth place, what is Zodiac/Chinese Zodiac?
Martin Behaim was born in Germany. is a Explorer, whose Zodiac is Libra, and who Chinese Zodiac is The Cat. Martin Behaim's global rank is 91262 and whose rank is 168 in list of famous Explorer.
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Events in 1459 and 6-10

Birthday Martin Behaim (6-10) in history

  • Day 6-10 year 1927: "The Jazz Singer," the first full-length talking picture, starring Al Jolson, debuted.
  • Day 6-10 year 1949: Japanese-American broadcaster, Iva Toguri D'Aquino (Tokyo Rose), was sentenced to 10 years in prison and fined $10,000 for treason.
  • Day 6-10 year 1973: The Yom Kippur War began when Syria and Egypt attacked Israel.
  • Day 6-10 year 1979: President Jimmy Carter received Pope John Paul II, the first pope to visit the White House.
  • Day 6-10 year 1981: Egypt's President Anwar Sadat was assassinated in Cairo.
  • Day 6-10 year 1989: Bette Davis died in France at age 81.
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