Birthdate: 1100 AD
Birthplace: Ceuta, Spain
Died: 1165 AD
Muhammad al-Idrisi, a Muslim geographer and cartographer, gained recognition for his work at the court of King Roger II in Palermo, Sicily. Serving during the Almoravid dynasty, al-Idrisi’s most notable achievement was the creation of the Tabula Rogeriana, a significant medieval world map that demonstrated advanced geographical knowledge. His expertise in cartography and geography left a lasting impact on the understanding of the world in the medieval era.
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