On this day in 1570, Flemish cartographer Abraham Ortelius published the world’s first modern atlas.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

On this day in 1570, Flemish cartographer Abraham Ortelius published the world’s first modern atlas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Abraham Ortelius publishes the first world atlas - May 22nd, 1570

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Abraham Ortelius publishes the first world atlas - May 22nd, 1570

Abraham Ortelius publishes the first world atlas - May 22nd, 1570