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Guillaume de Rubrouck
Guillaume de Rubrouck - a Flemish Franciscan missionary and explorer. His account of his travels is one of the masterpieces of medieval geographical literature, comparable to those of Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta
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Guillaume de Rubrouck: The Flemish Franciscan Explorer and His Journey to the Far East This evocative image captures Guillaume de Rubrouck, a Flemish Franciscan friar, as he embarks on his historic journey to the Far East in the late 13th century. Born in Tournai, Belgium, around 1210, Rubrouck was a man of deep spiritual commitment and insatiable curiosity. In 1253, he was granted permission by Pope Innocent IV to lead a mission to the Mongol Empire, aiming to spread the Christian faith and establish diplomatic relations. The photograph, taken from an original illustration in a medieval manuscript, depicts Rubrouck in the garb of a Franciscan friar, clad in a brown robe with a cord and a simple wooden cross. His determined gaze and the map in his hand symbolize his unwavering dedication to his mission and his thirst for geographical knowledge. Rubrouck's account of his travels, known as the "Itinerarium," is a masterpiece of medieval geographical literature, comparable to those of Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta. His journey took him through the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Mongol Empire, providing invaluable insights into the cultures, religions, and geography of the regions he visited. The photograph serves as a powerful reminder of Rubrouck's significant contribution to the exploration and understanding of the world during the Middle Ages. His journey not only expanded the horizons of medieval Europe but also paved the way for future explorers and the Age of Discovery.
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