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Abraham Ortelius

Illustrator · born 14th April 1527

Date of birth
14 April
Birth year
1527
Lived
71
Zodiac
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About Abraham Ortelius

Brabantian cartographer and geographer who is recognized for being the creator of the first modern atlas, the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. He is also known for being one of the founders of the Dutch School of Cartography. He is also believed to be the first person to imagine that the continents were joined together before drifting to their present positions.

Abraham Ortelius was born 14th April 1527 in Antwerp, Belgium. Their primary profession is listed as illustrator. They died in 1598. On 14 April, 576 people in our archive share this birthday.

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