Abraham Ortelius
(1527-1598)

Flemish cartographer, geographer and cosmographer (1527–1598) – Abraham Ortelius was born in Antwerp (Municipality in the province of Antwerp, Belgium) on April 14th, 1527 and died in Antwerp (Municipality in the province of Antwerp, Belgium) on June 28th, 1598 at the age of 71. Today Abraham Ortelius would be 497 years old.

Age

how old was Abraham Ortelius when he died?

Abraham Ortelius died in 1598 at the age of 71.

Biographical data

Birthday	April 14th, 1527 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Antwerp Municipality in the province of Antwerp, Belgium
Death Date	June 28th, 1598 (Sunday)
Death place	Antwerp Municipality in the province of Antwerp, Belgium
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aries (The Ram) ♈
Chinese Zodiac	Pig 豬

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Abraham Ortelius

Birthday

When was Abraham Ortelius born?

Abraham Ortelius was born on April 14th, 1527.

Death

When did Abraham Ortelius die?

Abraham Ortelius died on June 28th, 1598 at the age of 71 in Antwerp (Municipality in the province of Antwerp, Belgium). Today Abraham Ortelius would be 497 years old.