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Leo Belgicus - map of the Low Countries (1611) - Large version

Hondius, Jodocus, "Leo Belgicus." 1611. Map Collection: 1500-2004. American Memory¹ (g5990 ct000073 American memory² (2004-12-25).

Jodocus Hondius I  (1563–1612)  wikidata:Q454603
 
Jodocus Hondius I
Alternative names
de Hondt, Josse. Jodocus Hondius the Elder
Description Flemish-Dutch cartographer, printmaker, publisher, instrument maker and astronomer
Date of birth/death 17 October 1563 Edit this at Wikidata 12 February 1612 Edit this at Wikidata
Location of birth/death Dentergem, Flanders Amsterdam
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London (1584–1593); Amsterdam (1593–1612); Ghent Edit this at Wikidata
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creator QS:P170,Q454603

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