Petrus Bertius

Petrus Bertius (1565–1629) was a cartographer, university teacher and mathematician.

Also recorded as Pierre Berthius; P. Bertius.

Petrus Bertius in brief

Born
1565
Died
1629
Known for
cartographer, university teacher, mathematician, historian and geographer
Place of birth
Beveren
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Overview

Born at Beveren in 1565, died at Paris in 1629.

In detail

Petrus Bertius studied at Leiden University. Andreas Rivinus is recorded as having studied under Petrus Bertius. the recorded working language is Latin.

Employment is recorded with Collège de France, Collège de Boncourt and Leiden University.

Work by Petrus Bertius is recorded in the collections of Het Scheepvaartmuseum.

Sources

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    “Petrus Bertius”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2712134: Petrus Bertius

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