Posted on Apr 25, 2020
In 1507, This Map Used the Name 'America' for the First Time
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In April 1507 German cartographer Martin Waldseemüller was the first to use the name America on his world map "Universalis Cosmographia". There is only one known in existence.
In 1507, This Map Used the Name 'America' for the First Time
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Cartography
Maps
World History
American History
Military History
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SGT Robert Pryor
I actually thought it was older, Lt Col Charlie Brown, perhaps mid to late 1490s. We both learned something today.
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