Abraham Ortelius:  Leodiensis Dioecesis Typus

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Title: Leodiensis Dioecesis Typus

Map Maker: Abraham Ortelius

Description:

Nice example of Ortelius' regional map of Belgium, from his Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, the first modern atlas of the world.

The map is centered on Liege and extends to Weert and Ruremond in the west, Chastelets, Loeven and Philippe Ville in the south and Sedain in the east. Namur and Dinant are also shown.

References: Van Den Broeck 63.

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Maps of Belgium