Olaus Magnus

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Olaus Magnus born?October 1490
2. Where was Olaus Magnus born?Sweden
3. What was Olaus Magnus's job?Catholic clergyman, writer, cartographer, historian
4. What is the primary works?Carta Marina (1539), Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus (1555)
5. What is the geographical focus?Scandinavia and Northern Europe
6. Who was Olaus Magnus?Olaus Magnus was a Swedish explorer, mapmaker, and writer from the 1500s. He was born in 1490 and worked as a Catholic clergyman before traveling to learn about the world.

Renaissance: A transformative period in European history (c. 14th-17th centuries) characterized by a revival of classical art, literature, and learning.
Cartography: The science or practice of drawing maps, involving geographical research and artistic skill.
Ethnography: The scientific description of the customs of individual peoples and cultures.