Abraham Ortelius appointed geographer to Philip II
- When
- 1575
- Where
- Spain
- Episodes
- 1
In 1575, Abraham Ortelius was appointed geographer to Philip II of Spain. The appointment was secured through the recommendation of Arias Montanus, who vouched for Ortelius's orthodoxy. This event occurred during Philip II's reign as King of Spain.
Episodes
Background and detail
The Appointment. Abraham Ortelius was appointed geographer to the King of Spain in 1575. The source records that this appointment was made on the recommendation of Arias Montanus. Montanus vouched for Ortelius's orthodoxy, a detail included in the account of the recommendation.
Historical Context. The appointment took place during the reign of Philip II, who had been King of Spain since 1556. Ortelius's work, the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, had seen three Latin editions and others appear before the end of 1572, indicating prior publication activity.
People involved
- Abraham Ortelius · Appointee / Geographer
- Philip II · King of Spain / Appointer
- Arias Montanus · Recommender
Sources
- Abraham Ortelius Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-14
- Philip II of Spain Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
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