Leo Africanus

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1494 – 1554

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Who was Leo Africanus?

Joannes Leo Africanus, was an Andalusian Berber Moorish diplomat and author who is best known for his book Descrittione dell’Africa describing the geography of North Africa.

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Born
1494
Granada
Also known as
  • Leo
Nationality
  • Morocco
Profession
Education
  • University of al-Qarawiyyin
Employment
  • Saharan explorers
Died
1554
Tunis

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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