Hessel Gerritsz
Dutch engraver and cartographer (1581-1632) · Netherlands · On the map · Scientists · Died at 51
Hessel Gerritsz was a Dutch engraver, cartographer, and publisher. A notable figure in the Golden Age of Netherlandish cartography, despite strong competition Gerritsz is considered by some "unquestionably the chief Dutch cartographer of the 17th century".
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About this person
Country
Netherlands
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1581 to 1632 · aged 51
