Joan Blaeu

Joan Blaeu (1596–1673) was a Dutch Republic cartographer, publisher and instrument maker.

Also recorded as Johannes Willemszoon Blaeu; Jan Willemsz Blaeu; Jan Willemsz. Blaeu; Joan Willemsz Blaeu; Joan Willemsz. Blaeu; John Wiliamson Blaeu.

Overview

Places of work recorded in the authority include Amsterdam, Vienna and Amsterdam. Works named in the authority record include Atlas Maior. Catalogue entries for maps and atlases state plate, state, colouring and condition. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

Dutch cartographer (1596-1673)

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Joan Blaeu”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q379677: Joan Blaeu

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