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William of Rubruck
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1210–1293 · Flemish Franciscan missionary and explorer

Also known as: Wilhelm von Rubruk, Guilelmus de Rubruc, Guilelmus de Ruysbroek, Guillaume de Rubrouck, Guillaume de Rubruquis, Gulielmus de Rubruquis

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Known works

  • Itinerarium (1900)
  • The mission of Friar William of Rubruck
  • Viaggio in Mongolia
  • Der Bericht des Franziskaners Wilhelm von Rubruk über seine Reise in das Innere Asiens in den Jahren 1253/1255
  • Rejse gennem Centralasien (1253-1255)