Ibn Battuta
Maghrebi scholar and explorer whose travels spanned Africa, Asia, and the Iberian Peninsula.
Chronology: 1304-02-24 – 1368
Origins & Early Life
Ibn Battuta (; 24 February 1304 – 1368/1369) was a Maghrebi Muslim traveller, explorer, and scholar from Tangier, Morocco. Over a 30-year period (1325-1354) he visited much of Africa, Asia, and the Iberian Peninsula. Near the end of his life, Ibn Battuta dictated an account of his journeys, titled A Gift to Those Who Contemplate the Wonders of Cities and the Marvels of Travelling, commonly known as The Rihla. Ibn Battuta travelled more than any other explorer in pre-modern history, totalling around 117,000 km (73,000 mi), surpassing Zheng He with about 50,000 km (31,000 mi) and Marco Polo with 24,000 km (15,000 mi).
Pivotal Works & Achievements
== Name == "Ibn Battuta" is a patronymic, literally meaning 'son of a duckling'. His most common full name is given as Abu Abdullah Muhammad ibn Battuta. In his travelogue, The Rihla, he gives his full name as "Shams al-Din Abu ’Abdallah Muhammad ibn ’Abdallah ibn Muhammad ibn Ibrahim ibn Muhammad ibn Yusuf Lawati al-Tanji ibn Battuta". == Early life == All that is known about Ibn Battuta's life comes from the autobiographical information included in the account of his travels, which records that he was of Arabised Berber descent, born into a family of Islamic legal scholars...
Enduring Legacy & Impact
The historical impact and works continue to influence the modern world.
Source: Wikipedia