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Ahmed Ibn Majeed

Background

Arab navigator Born in 1421 in Julphar (present day Oman)

Known as first Arab seaman

Age of 17: able to navigate ships

Died in 1500

Legacy

Famous because he helped Vasco Da Gama find his way from Africa to India

Works

Wrote several books on Marine Science

Also wrote a lot of books on the movement of Ships, which helped the people of the Persian Gulf to reach the coast of India.

remembered as the “Lion of the Sea”

Also became fondly known as “The Shooting Star” for his fearlessness, strength and experience as a sailor.

More

Two of his books are published in the National Library in Paris