Willem Blaeu

Willem Blaeu (1571–1638) was a Dutch Republic cartographer, publisher and instrument maker.

Also recorded as Guillaume Jean; Willem Jansz Blauw; Wilhelm Janszoon; Willem Janszoon Blau; Willem Janszoon Blaeu; William Johnson Blaeuw.

Overview

Places of work recorded in the authority include Amsterdam and Amsterdam. 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, atlas maker and publisher (1571-1638)

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Willem Blaeu”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q520327: Willem Blaeu
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