Strabo 63b.c.- 24 a.d. Greek Historian, Geographer, and Philosopher Most noted for Geographica, a 17 book encyclopedia of geographic knowledge of the time. Traveled extensively.
Born in Amasya, Pontus Province
Region of Strabo’s Travels
Geographica Extensive, 17 books First known compilation of geographic knowledge Regional approach to geography Advanced geographic theories
Early World Maps HERODOTUS, c. 450 BC ERATOSTHENES, c. 194 BC STRABO, c. 18 AD
Strabo’s Globe AD 18
Strabo’s World Map AD 18
Sources: classics.mit.edu/Browse/browse-Strabo