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Martín Fernández de Navarrete
AuthorBooks · Second hand1765-1844
Martín Fernández de Navarrete y Ximénez de Tejada, was a Spanish nobleman, naval officer, and historian. Today he is principally remembered for his historical research concerning the expeditions and scientific findings carried out by Spaniards during the "Age of Discovery".
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Birth
1765
Death
1844
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Martín Fernández de Navarrete was a key figure who combined his career as a sailor with his passion for historiography.
His most notable work is the monumental Collection of the voyages and discoveries made by sea by the Spaniards since the end of the 15th century.
Throughout his life, he wrote a total of 41 works documenting maritime history and Spanish discoveries.
His legacy focuses on rigorous research into the exploration of America and the use of primary historical sources.
Born in 1765, he dedicated much of his life to rescuing from oblivion the chronicles of the navigators who changed the world.