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Type of entity
Person
Authorized form of name
Coronelli, Vincenzo
Parallel form(s) of name
- Coronelli, Vincenzo Maria
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Description area
Dates of existence
1650-1718
History
Coronelli was a 17th century cartographer and globe maker based in Venice. In 1678 Coronelli was commissioned to make his first major globes. He also published maps and atlases including the "Atlante Veneto". Coronelli was also based in Paris between 1681 and 1683 as official map maker to King Louis XIV. Coronelli founded the world’s first geographical society, the Academia Cosmografica degli Argonauti and was awarded the official title Cosmographer of the Republic of Venice.