Abraham Ortelius
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Abraham Ortelius
Summary
Abraham Ortelius is a human[1]. His place of birth was Antwerp[2]. He was born on April 14, 1527[3]. He died in Antwerp[4]. He died on June 28, 1598[5]. He worked as a cartographer[6], historian[7], engraver[8], geographer[9], and archaeologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (462 views/month, #7,130 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Abraham Ortelius was born in Antwerp[2].
- Abraham Ortelius was born in Antwerp[12].
- Abraham Ortelius passed away in Antwerp[4].
- Abraham Ortelius was born on April 14, 1527[3].
- Abraham Ortelius was born on April 4, 1527[13].
- Abraham Ortelius died on June 28, 1598[5].
- Abraham Ortelius died on June 29, 1598[14].
- Abraham Ortelius held citizenship in Spanish Netherlands[15].
- Abraham Ortelius worked as a cartographer[6].
- Abraham Ortelius's professions included historian[7].
- Abraham Ortelius worked as an engraver[8].
- Abraham Ortelius's professions included geographer[9].
- Abraham Ortelius worked as an archaeologist[10].
- Abraham Ortelius's professions included afsetter[16].
- Abraham Ortelius's field of work was cartography[17].
- Abraham Ortelius's field of work was geography[18].
- A notable work attributed to Abraham Ortelius is Theatrum Orbis Terrarum[19].
- Abraham Ortelius's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
- Abraham Ortelius is recorded as male[21].
- Abraham Ortelius's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Abraham Ortelius's genre is map[23].
- Abraham Ortelius's Commons category is recorded as Abraham Ortelius[24].
- Abraham Ortelius's family name is recorded as Q114077904[25].
- Abraham Ortelius's given name is recorded as Abraham[26].
- Abraham Ortelius's work location is recorded as Antwerp[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Antwerp[2], a Belgian municipality with the title of city[28], in Belgium[29], headquartered in Antwerp City Hall[30]. Recorded date of birth include April 14, 1527[3] and April 4, 1527[13].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include cartographer[6], historian[7], engraver[8], geographer[9], archaeologist[10], and afsetter[16]. Fields of work include cartography[17], a branch of science[31] and geography[18], an academic discipline[32].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Abraham Ortelius is Theatrum Orbis Terrarum[19].
Personal Life
Abraham Ortelius's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include June 28, 1598[5] and June 29, 1598[14]. Abraham Ortelius died in Antwerp[4].
Why It Matters
Abraham Ortelius ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (462 views/month, #7,130 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 63 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
Works attributed to him include Theatrum Orbis Terrarum[35], a written work[36], founded in 1550[37] and Maris Pacifici[38], a map[39].
FAQs
Where was Abraham Ortelius born?
Abraham Ortelius's place of birth was Antwerp[2].
Where did Abraham Ortelius die?
Abraham Ortelius passed away in Antwerp[4].
What did Abraham Ortelius do for work?
Abraham Ortelius worked as cartographer[6], historian[7], engraver[8], geographer[9], and archaeologist[10].