Nicolas de Fer
Cartographer, Author
1646 – 1720
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Who was Nicolas de Fer?
French cartographer, geographer, engraver and publisher Nicholas De Fer (1646-1720) took over the business begun by his father Antoine De Fer. Nicholas was a prolific producer of over 600 sheet maps, wall maps and atlases. His maps were prized for their decorative qualities rather than the accuracy of their geography. None the less, his reputation grew culminating in his appointment as Geographer to the King.
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- Born
- 1646
- Also known as
- Nicholas De Fer
- Parents
- Profession
- Died
- 1720
Paris
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on July 23, 2013
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