What is Piri Reis's real name?
Ahmed Muhiddin Piri
Haci Ahmet Muhittin
Ali Piri
Osman Reis
Answer
Ahmed Muhiddin Piri (or Ahmed Muhiddin Pasha) (1470-1554), better known as Piri Reis, was an Ottoman admiral, cartographer, geographer, and explorer. He is best known for his Piri Reis map, which is considered one of the most important and accurate maps of the world from the 15th century.
Charting the Seas: Unraveling the Legacy of Piri Reis
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