Abraham Ortelius

Abraham Ortelius (1527–1598) was a Spanish Netherlands cartographer, historian and engraver.

Also recorded as Abraham Ortels; Abraham Oertel; Abram Ortellio; A. Ortelius; Ortelius.

Overview

Work is classified under map. Places of work recorded in the authority include Antwerp. Works named in the authority record include Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. Catalogue entries for prints and multiples state process, state, edition and watermark or paper. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

Flemish cartographer, geographer and cosmographer (1527–1598)

Sources

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“Abraham Ortelius”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q232916: Abraham Ortelius
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