Historedia
Person

Abraham Ortelius

Events
2
Episodes
2
Years
1570–1575

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Abraham Ortelius, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Publication of Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

    1570

    Role: Author and cartographer

    1. 20 May 1570 · AntwerpInitial Publication in Antwerp

      The first edition of Theatrum Orbis Terrarum was issued in Antwerp on 20 May 1570.

  2. Abraham Ortelius appointed geographer to Philip II

    1575

    Role: Appointee / Geographer

    1. 1575 · SpainAppointment as Geographer

      Ortelius was appointed geographer to Philip II in 1575 following Arias Montanus's recommendation.

Sources

  1. Abraham Ortelius Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-14