Martin Behaim Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at February 22, 2025 by BirthdayDBs Team

Martin Behaim Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

Martin Behaim Facts

Full Name	Martin Behaim
Birthdate	October 06, 1459
Birth Place	Germany
Age (in 2025)	565 Years Old
Zodiac	Libra
Occupation	Explorer

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Martin Behaim Age & Birthday

Martin Behaim is best known as Explorer who has born on October 06, 1459 in Germany. Currently, Martin Behaim is 565 years, 4 months and 16 days old. Martin Behaim will celebrate 566th birthday on Monday, 6th of October 2025. Below the countdown to Martin Behaim upcoming birthday.

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Martin Behaim Biography

About

German explorer and geographer remembered for creating the Erdapfel, the oldest surviving terrestrial globe. He was a member of King John II of Portugal's Council on Navigation and is thought to have aided in the discovery of the Straits of Magellan.

Before Fame

He moved to Flanders in 1477, where he worked for clothing vendor Jorius van Dorpp.

Trivia

His famous Erdapfel has been preserved at the German National Museum and is significant for being the first globe tilted to spin at the correct angle.

Family Life

He married D. Joana de Macedo in 1486.

Associated With

He was acquainted with Italian explorer Christopher Columbus during his time in the court of King John II of Portugal.

Top Asked Questions about Martin Behaim

How old is Martin Behaim in 2025?

Martin Behaim is 565 years old today.

When was Martin Behaim born?

Martin Behaim was born on October 06, 1459 in Germany.

What is Martin Behaim zodiac sign?

Martin Behaim zodiac sign is Libra.

What was Martin Behaim best known for?

Martin Behaim was best known as Explorer.

Fun Facts about Martin Behaim's Birthday

Here's quick list of some fun facts about Martin Behaim's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.

Martin Behaim was born on Thursday, 279^th day / 40^th week of 1459
Martin Behaim has Libra zodiac sign and Air element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of Martin Behaim birthday is VI.X.MCDLIX
Martin Behaim's birthstone is Opal
Martin Behaim's birth flower is Calendula that symbolize winning grace, protection, comfort, healing & lovable
Martin Behaim age in year is 565 years old
Martin Behaim age in month is 6784 months old
Martin Behaim age in day is 206502 days old
Martin Behaim age in hour is 4956048 hours old
Martin Behaim age in minute is 297362880 minutes old
Martin Behaim age in second is 17841772800 seconds old
Next Martin Behaim birthday is on Tuesday, October 6th 2026
Martin Behaim age in next birthday (2026) is 566 years old

Historical Events on Martin Behaim Birthday (October 06)

Below are historical events that coincided with Martin Behaim's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.

Year	Event
1973	Egypt and Syria launch coordinated attacks against Israel, beginning the Yom Kippur War.
1976	Cubana de Aviación Flight 455 is destroyed by two bombs, placed on board by an anti-Castro militant group.
1976	Premier Hua Guofeng arrests the Gang of Four, ending the Cultural Revolution in China.
1976	Dozens are killed by the Thai army in the Thammasat University massacre.
1977	The first prototype of the Mikoyan MiG-29, designated 9-01, makes its maiden flight.
1979	Pope John Paul II becomes the first pontiff to visit the White House.
1981	Egyptian President Anwar Sadat is murdered by Islamic extremists.
1981	NLM CityHopper Flight 431 crashes in Moerdijk after taking off from Rotterdam The Hague Airport in the Netherlands, killing all 17 people on board.
1985	Police constable Keith Blakelock is murdered as riots erupt in the Broadwater Farm suburb of London.
1987	Fiji becomes a republic.
1995	The first planet orbiting another sun, 51 Pegasi b, is discovered.
2007	Jason Lewis completes the first human-powered circumnavigation of the Earth.
2010	Instagram, a mainstream photo-sharing application, is founded.
2018	The United States Senate confirms Brett Kavanaugh as a Supreme Court Associate Justice, ending a contentious confirmation process.
2022	Annie Ernaux is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.
1989	The birth of Tyler Ennis, Canadian ice hockey player
1989	The birth of Pizzi, Portuguese footballer
1990	The birth of Han Sun-hwa, South Korean singer and actress
1992	The birth of Taylor Paris, Canadian rugby player
1993	The birth of Adam Gemili, English sprinter
1993	The birth of Joe Rafferty, English-Irish footballer
1993	The birth of Jourdan Miller, American fashion model
1994	The birth of Lee Joo-heon, South Korean rapper and songwriter
1997	The birth of Kasper Dolberg, Danish footballer
1999	The birth of Niko Kari, Finnish race car driver
1999	The birth of Trevor Lawrence, American football player
2000	The birth of Kyle Pitts, American football player
2000	The birth of Jazz Jennings, American internet personality
2000	The birth of Addison Rae, American social media personality, dancer, and singer
2004	The birth of Bronny James, American basketball player
2014	The death of Marian Seldes, American actress (b. 1928)
2014	The death of Serhiy Zakarlyuka, Ukrainian footballer and manager (b. 1976)
2014	The death of Feridun Buğeker, Turkish football player (b. 1933)
2015	The death of Árpád Göncz, Hungarian author, playwright, and politician, 1st President of Hungary (b. 1922)
2015	The death of Vladimir Shlapentokh, Ukrainian-American sociologist, historian, political scientist, and academic (b. 1926)
2015	The death of Juan Vicente Ugarte del Pino, Peruvian historian, lawyer, and jurist (b. 1923)
2017	The death of Ralphie May, American stand-up comedian and actor (b. 1972)
2017	The death of David Marks, British architect, designer of the London Eye (b. 1952)
2018	The death of Scott Wilson, American actor (b. 1942)
2018	The death of Montserrat Caballé, Spanish soprano (b. 1933)
2019	The death of Ginger Baker, English drummer (b. 1939)
2019	The death of Eddie Lumsden, Australian rugby league player (b. 1936)
2019	The death of Rip Taylor, American actor and comedian (b. 1931)
2020	The death of Eddie Van Halen, Dutch-American guitarist, songwriter, and producer (b. 1955)
2020	The death of Johnny Nash, American singer-songwriter (b. 1940)

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