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English: World map according to ideas by Posidonius (150-130 B.C.), drawn in 17th century. Posidonius is reported to have described the inhabited World as sling-shaped.
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This is a retouched picture, which means that it has been digitally altered from its original version. Modifications: The map has been rectified and the library stamp has been removed.. The original can be viewed here: Sphendoné, hoc est, Funda Posidonii - delineata a P. Bertio - btv1b59634938.jpg: . Modifications made by Sette-quattro.

Author
Petrus Bertius (1565–1629)  wikidata:Q2712134
 
Petrus Bertius
Alternative names
Pierre Berthius; P. Bertius
Description Flemish cartographer, university teacher and mathematician
Date of birth/death 14 November 1565 Edit this at Wikidata 13 October 1629 / 3 October 1629 Edit this at Wikidata
Location of birth/death Beveren Edit this at Wikidata Paris Edit this at Wikidata
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creator QS:P170,Q2712134
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Melchior Tavernier (I) (–1641)  wikidata:Q21552991
 
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Melchior Tavernier
Description Flemish-French engraver and printmaker
uncle of Melchior Tavernier (II)
Date of birth/death 1564 / circa  Edit this at Wikidata 1641 Edit this at Wikidata
Location of birth/death Antwerp Edit this at Wikidata Paris Edit this at Wikidata
Work period 1573 - 1641
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Paris Edit this at Wikidata
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creator QS:P170,Q21552991
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World map according to ideas by Posidonius (150-130 B.C.), drawn in 16th century.

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