Ahmad ibn Mājid
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Summary
Ahmad ibn Mājid was born on 1432[1] in Ras al-Khaimah[2]. He died on January 1, 1500[3]. He worked as a geographer[4], cartographer[5], writer[6], seafarer[7], and skipper[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (789 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Religion or worldview: Islam[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Given name: Ahmed[12]
- Described by source: al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002)[13]
- Name in native language: أحمد بن ماجد بن محمد السعدي[14]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[15]
Why It Matters
Ahmad ibn Mājid has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[16] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[17]
He has been cited as an influence by Seydi Ali Reis[18], a geographer[19], 1498–1562[20], of Ottoman Empire[21].
FAQs
Where was Ahmad ibn Mājid born?
Ahmad ibn Mājid's place of birth was Ras al-Khaimah[2].
What did Ahmad ibn Mājid do for work?
Ahmad ibn Mājid worked as a geographer[4], cartographer[5], writer[6], seafarer[7], and skipper[8].
Who did Ahmad ibn Mājid influence?
Ahmad ibn Mājid has been cited as an influence by Seydi Ali Reis[18].