Theatrum Orbis Terrarum is considered to be the first true modern atlas. Written by Abraham Ortelius, strongly encouraged by Gillis Hooftman and originally printed on 20 May 1570 in Antwerp, it consisted of a collection of uniform map sheets and supporting text bound to form a book for which copper printing plates were specifically engraved. The Ortelius atlas is sometimes referred to as the summary of sixteenth-century cartography. The publication of the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (1570) is often considered as the official beginning of the Golden Age of Netherlandish cartography (approximately 1570s–1670s).
First atlas "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" (Theatre of the World) is published by Abraham Ortelius in Antwerp with 70 maps
Theatrum Orbis Terrarum is considered to be the first true modern atlas. Written by Abraham Ortelius, strongly encouraged by Gillis Hooftman and originally printed on 20 May 1570 in Antwerp, it…
Historical Significance
Theatrum Orbis Terrarum is considered to be the first true modern atlas.
Events Before
Duke of Alva leads "tenth penning" in Les Ponts de Cé
Duke of Alva leads "tenth penning" in Les Ponts de Cé
Lithuanian Parliament accepts Union of Lublin, merging the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuan
Lithuanian Parliament accepts Union of Lublin, merging the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania into the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, becoming one of Europe's largest countries at the time
Coronation of John III, King of Sweden
John III (Swedish: Johan III; 20 December 1537 – 17 November 1592) was King of Sweden from 1569 until his death. He attained the Swedish throne after a rebellion against his half-brother Erik XIV.
Pope Pius V names Cosimo I de'Medici, Duke of Florence as Grand Duke of Tuscany
The Republic of Florence (Latin: Res publica Florentina; Old Italian: Republica di Fiorenza), known officially as the Florentine Republic, was a medieval and early modern state that was centered on...
Gilbert Kennedy, Scottish Earl of Cassilis, roasts the administrator of Crossraguel Abbey, Alan Stewart, over an open fi
Gilbert Kennedy, Scottish Earl of Cassilis, roasts the administrator of Crossraguel Abbey, Alan Stewart, over an open fire at Castle Dunure to obtain Abbey lands; it works after two turns of the spit [1]
Events After
Battle of Lepanto: Holy League of Catholic states formed by Pope Pius V destroys an Ottoman fleet in a significant defea
Battle of Lepanto: Holy League of Catholic states formed by Pope Pius V destroys an Ottoman fleet in a significant defeat off Western Greece
Spanish troops occupy Manila
Manila, officially the City of Manila, is the capital and second-most populous city of the Philippines after Quezon City. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 1,902,590 people.
Catholic Italian businessman Roberto Ridolfi leaves England
Catholic Italian businessman Roberto Ridolfi leaves England
Miguel Lopez de Lagazpi founds Manilla in the Philippines
Miguel Lopez de Lagazpi founds Manilla in the Philippines
Catholic rebellion in Scotland
Catholic rebellion in Scotland
More from the 1570s
Tsar Ivan IV the Terrible begins his march to Novgorod
The massacre of Novgorod was an attack launched by Ivan the Terrible's oprichniki on the city of Novgorod, Russia, in 1570.
The Geuzen set fire to the city of Woudrichem
Woudrichem is a city and former municipality in the province of North Brabant in the Netherlands.
Henry of Navarre (later Henry IV of France) abjures Catholicism at Tours
Henry IV (French: Henri IV; 13 December 1553 – 14 May 1610), also known by the epithets Good King Henry (le Bon Roi Henri) or Henry the Great (Henri le Grand), was King of Navarre (as Henry III) from...
Henry III of France marries Louise de Lorraine-Vaudémont.
Henry III of France marries Louise de Lorraine-Vaudémont.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on May 22, 1570?
- Theatrum Orbis Terrarum is considered to be the first true modern atlas. Written by Abraham Ortelius, strongly encouraged by Gillis Hooftman and originally printed on 20 May 1570 in Antwerp, it consisted of a collection of uniform map sheets and supporting text bound to form a book for which copper printing plates were specifically engraved. The Ortelius atlas is sometimes referred to as the summary of sixteenth-century cartography.
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- Theatrum Orbis Terrarum is considered to be the first true modern atlas.