Piri Reis

Muhiddin Piri, better known as Piri Reis, was an Ottoman cartographer, admiral, navigator, corsair, and geographer. He is primarily known today for his cartographic works, including his 1513 world... Wikipedia

• Born:  Muhiddin Piri, c. 1470, Ottoman Empire
• Died:  1553 (aged 82–83), Cairo, Egypt Eyalet, Ottoman Empire
• Cause of death:  Execution by beheading
• Notable work:  1513 world map, Kitab-ı Bahriye
• Relatives:  Kemal Reis (uncle)
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo