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Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598), at the age of about 50. He was the author of the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum.
Fine Handcolor
paper size 465 x 295 mm

Date

1579

Source

http://www.betzmaps.com/W-157.html

Author



Alternative names	Ortels, Oertel, Orthellius, Wortels
Description	Belgian cartographer
Date of birth/death	14 April 1527	28 June 1598
Location of birth/death	Antwerp	Antwerp
Work location	Antwerp
Authority control	WorldCat

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