Petrus Bertius
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Summary
Petrus Bertius was born on November 14, 1565[1], in Beveren[2]. He died on October 13, 1629[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a cartographer[5], university teacher[6], mathematician[7], historian[8], and geographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: November 24, 1565[11], November 14, 1565[12]
- Date of death: October 3, 1629[13], January 1, 1629[14]
- Father: Peter de Bert[15]
- Country of citizenship: County of Flanders[16]
- Employer: Collège de France[17], Collège de Boncourt[18], Leiden University[19], University of Paris[20]
- Educated at: Leiden University[21]
- Student: Andreas Rivinus[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Commons category: Petrus Bertius[24]
- Family name: Bertius[25]
- Given name: Petrus[26]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[27], BEIC Digital Library[28], Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[30]
- Commons Creator page: Petrus Bertius[31]
Why It Matters
Petrus Bertius has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Petrus Bertius born?
Petrus Bertius's place of birth was Beveren[2].
Where did Petrus Bertius die?
Petrus Bertius died in Paris[4].
Who were Petrus Bertius's parents?
Petrus Bertius's father was Peter de Bert[15].
What did Petrus Bertius do for work?
Petrus Bertius worked as a cartographer[5], university teacher[6], mathematician[7], historian[8], and geographer[9].
Where did Petrus Bertius go to school?
Petrus Bertius was educated at Leiden University[21].