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Urbano Monti

Urbano Monti was a geographer, cartographer and historian (1544–1613). He was born in Milan.

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Urbano Monti

Self-portrait by Urbano Monti at age 45 found in the planisphere included in his work Trattato universale. Descrittione et sito de tutta la Terra sin qui conosciuta

Urbano Monti · Scan of the original illustration from Davis Rumsey Historical Map Collection · Public domain

Born
1544 · Milan.
Died
1613 · Milan.
Nationality
Duchy of Milan
Occupation
geographer · cartographer · historian
Languages
Italian

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Urbano Monti was a geographer, cartographer and historian (1544–1613). He was born in Milan.

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