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"Theatrvm Orbis Terrarvm" title-page engraving

Author: Abraham Ortelius (1527–1598)

Abraham Ortelius (1527–1598) was a Flemish geographer and cartographer. His monumental work Theatrum orbis terrarium is considered the first atlas ever published.

Abraham Ortelius (1527–1598) was a Flemish geographer and cartographer. His monumental work Theatrum orbis terrarium is considered the first atlas ever published.