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Appointment as Geographer
- When
- 1575
- Where
- Spain
Ortelius was appointed geographer to Philip II in 1575 following Arias Montanus's recommendation.
The source states that in 1575, Abraham Ortelius was appointed geographer to the King of Spain, Philip II. This appointment was facilitated by Arias Montanus, who recommended Ortelius and vouched for his orthodoxy. The specific day and month are not provided in the source text, only the year 1575.
Sources
- Abraham Ortelius Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-14
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