William of Rubruck

Flemish Franciscan missionary and explorer

1220 CE to 1293 CE

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.

World

Related Events

Active Filters
Group: Santiago, Colony of (Spanish Jamaica)
People: William of Rubruck
Location: Nakhon Ratchasima Nakhon Ratchasima Thailand
Refine Results

No related events match the current filters.