Sebastian Münster

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Sebastian Münster

Earth Sciences

#874

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Geography

#247

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Why Is Sebastian Münster Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Sebastian Münster was a German cartographer and cosmographer. He also was a Christian Hebraist scholar who taught as a professor at the University of Basel. His well-known work, the highly accurate world map, Cosmographia, sold well and went through 24 editions. Its influence was widely spread by a production of woodcuts created of it by a variety of artists.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Sebastian Münster?

Sebastian Münster is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Basel
• University of Tübingen
• Heidelberg University