Flemish cartographer, geographer and cosmographer (1527–1598)
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Flemish cartographer, geographer and cosmographer (1527–1598)
Name Origin
Spanish
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Abraham Ortelius is Flemish cartographer, geographer and cosmographer (1527–1598).
The name Abraham means "male given name (Авраамий)". It is of Spanish origin.
Name Meaning
male given name (Авраамий)
The name Abraham is of Spanish origin, meaning "male given name (Авраамий)". It is traditionally a male name.
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