Petrus Bertius
Flemish theologian and scientist (1565-1629) · Academics · Died at 63
Petrus Bertius was a Flemish philosopher, theologian, historian, geographer and cartographer.
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About this person
Bertius published much in mathematics, and historical and theological works, but he is now best known as a cartographer with his edition of the Geographia of Ptolemy, which includes Mercator's Ptolemaic atlas from 1578 as well as parallel Greek and Latin texts.
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1565 to 1629 · aged 63
