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English: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, by Abraham Ortelius, Typus Orbis Terrarum, 1572.
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Abraham Ortelius (1527–1598)  wikidata:Q232916 s:it:Autore:Abraham Ortelius
 
Abraham Ortelius
Alternative names
Ortels, Oertel, Orthellius, Wortels
Description Spanish-Dutch cartographer, historian, engraver, geographer, archaeologist and afsetter
Date of birth/death 14 April 1527 / 14 April 1527 / 4 April 1527 Edit this at Wikidata 28 June 1598 / 29 June 1598 Edit this at Wikidata
Location of birth/death Antwerp Edit this at Wikidata Antwerp Edit this at Wikidata
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Antwerp Edit this at Wikidata
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Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (World Theatre), by Abraham Ortelius, Typus Orbis Terrarum (Type of World), 1572.

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