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English: Portolan chart by anonymous Portuguese cartographer, held (CGA5C) by Biblioteca Estense, Modena. This is the oldest Portuguese nautical chart in existence. Estimated date c.1471, shortly after the voyage of Pêro Escobar and João de Santarém (c.1470) to the Gulf of Guinea, and definitely before 1482.
Date circa 1471
date QS:P,+1471-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902
Source Biblioteca Estense, Modena
Author Unknown Portuguese cartographer

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