Vincenzo Coronelli

Vincenzo Coronelli
Coronelli from the frontispiece of the folio edition of Atlante Veneto, c. 1710
Born
Vincenzo Maria Coronelli

(1650-08-16)August 16, 1650
Venice, Republic of Venice
DiedDecember 9, 1718(1718-12-09) (aged 68)
Venice, Republic of Venice
OccupationsCartographer, friar, encyclopedist
Known forParis Globes, Atlante Veneto
Parent(s)Maffio Coronelli and Caterina Coronelli

Vincenzo Maria Coronelli (August 16, 1650 – December 9, 1718) was an Italian Franciscan friar, cosmographer, cartographer, publisher, and encyclopedist known in particular for his atlases and globes. He is considered one of the leading geographers and cartographers of the Baroque period.

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