Abraham Ortelius
Abraham Ortelius
Abraham Ortelius was a Brabantian cartographer, geographer, and cosmographer, conventionally recognized as the creator of the first modern atlas, the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. Ortelius is often considered one of the founders of the Netherlandish school of cartography and one of the most notable figures of the school in its golden age. The publication of his atlas in 1570 is often considered as the official beginning of the Golden Age of Netherlandish cartography. He is also believed to be the first person to imagine that the continents were joined before drifting to their present positions.
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Date of Birth
April 14th, 1527
Age
497
Birth Place
Belgium, Flemish Region
Date of Death
June 28th, 1598
Died Aged
71
Star Sign
Aries
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