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1304–1368 · 14th century Muslim Maghrebi scholar and explorer
Also known as: Abu Abdullah Muhammad ibn Battutah, Ibn Battouta, Muhammad ibn Abdullah Ibn Battuta, Ибн Баттута, ابن بطوطة, 이븐 바투타
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