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William of Rubruck

Flemish Franciscan missionary and explorer
Years: 1220 - 1293

William of Rubruck (c. 1220 – c. 1293) is a Flemish Franciscan missionary and explorer.

His account is one of the masterpieces of medieval geographical literature comparable to that of Marco Polo.

Born in Rubrouck, Flanders, he is known also as William of Rubruk, Willem van Ruysbroeck, Guillaume de Rubrouck or Willielmus de Rubruquis.

Regions
East Asia (1220 - 1293)
Central Asia (1220 - 1293)
South Asia (1220 - 1293)
The Near and Middle East (1220 - 1293)
Southeast Europe (1220 - 1293)
Central Europe (1220 - 1293)
North Europe (1220 - 1293)
Northeastern Eurasia (1220 - 1293)