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Ortelius  

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  • Abraham Ortel (although always referred to using the Latin form, Ortelius) was born in Antwerp. He was a prominent citizen of that great trading city, and he conducted his scholarly and publishing activities from there until his death. [Source: Encyclopedia of Geography; Ortelius (1527–1598)]

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