Statements (63)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:maps
gptkb:region gptkb:historians |
| gptkbp:alma_mater |
gptkb:University_of_Leuven
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:the_Age_of_Discovery
the Renaissance |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1527-04-14
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| gptkbp:collection |
gptkb:maps
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| gptkbp:contribution |
the use of maps in education
establishing the field of historical geography standardizing map production the historical context of maps the integration of art and science in cartography the promotion of geographical exploration the use of maps in navigation. |
| gptkbp:death_date |
1598-06-28
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:Theatrum_Orbis_Terrarum
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| gptkbp:field |
gptkb:maps
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Abraham Ortelius
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| gptkbp:influence |
geographical thought
the development of modern geography the accuracy of maps the development of thematic maps the dissemination of geographical knowledge the evolution of map aesthetics the field of cartographic science the field of geographical education the field of historical cartography the practice of mapmaking the representation of geographical knowledge the representation of political boundaries on maps the standardization of map symbols the study of geography in Europe the understanding of world geography the visual representation of the world |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Gerardus_Mercator
modern cartography cartographers of the 16th century |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Ptolemy
|
| gptkbp:invention |
the concept of the atlas
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
his detailed maps
creating the first modern atlas his role in the advancement of cartographic techniques his innovative map designs his meticulous attention to detail in maps his systematic approach to mapmaking |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Latin
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| gptkbp:nationality |
Flemish
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| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
first to use the term 'continent' in a geographical context
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| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:Theatrum_Orbis_Terrarum
Parergon Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, a comprehensive atlas Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, a landmark in cartography Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, a reference for explorers Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, the first modern atlas |
| gptkbp:occupation |
mapmaker
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| gptkbp:place_of_birth |
gptkb:Antwerp
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| gptkbp:place_of_death |
gptkb:Amsterdam
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| gptkbp:published |
Theatrum Orbis Terrarum in 1570
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| gptkbp:spouse |
Margaretha Ortelius
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Andromeda
gptkb:Crux |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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