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Giovanni da Pian del Carpine OFM (or Carpini; Latin: Iohannes de Plano Carpini,[1] anglicised as John of Plano Carpini; [1] c. 1185 – 1 August 1252 [2]) was a medieval Italian diplomat, Catholic archbishop, explorer and one of the first Europeans to enter the court of the Great Khan of the Mongol Empire. [3]
Jul 28, 2024 · Giovanni da Pian del Carpini (born c. 1180, Pian del Carpine?, near Perugia, Umbria [Italy]—died August 1, 1252, Antivari [Bar], Dalmatia?) was a Franciscan friar, the first noteworthy European traveler in the Mongol empire, to which he was sent on a formal mission by Pope Innocent IV.
Aug 1, 2024 · John of Plano Carpini, also known as Giovanni da Pian del Carpine, was a Franciscan friar and one of the first Europeans to reach the court of the Great Khan, Kublai Khan, in the 13th century.
The journey to Mongolia of Giovanni de Plano Carpini and Benedict the Pole of Vratislavia (Wroclaw, Breslau) in 1245–1247 has been explored by historians. But the significance of their careers in Poland and Ruthenia has not yet been studied and remains a subject for future research.
- Boleslaw Szcześniak
- 1956
In his book, Giovanni da Pian del Carpine tells Europe the secrets of the Far East, and was also the first to do so, using a humble but determined voice. Of course it cannot be denied that this name is unknown to most people, while there is a broad knowledge about Marco Polo's feats and travels.
Sep 14, 2024 · Giovanni da Pian del Carpine OFM (or Carpini; Latin: Iohannes de Plano Carpini, anglicised as John of Plano Carpini; c. 1185 – 1 August 1252) was a medieval Italian diplomat, Catholic archbishop, explorer and one of the first Europeans to enter the court of the Great Khan of the Mongol Empire.
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Giovanni da Pian del Carpine o di Pian del Carpine o da Piano dei Carpini o Iohannes de Plano Carpini è stato un arcivescovo cattolico e missionario francescano italiano, autore dell'Historia Mongalorum, un resoconto del suo viaggio in Mongolia nel 1245-1247.
