Map of Lotharingia from Atlas sive cosmographicae meditationes de fabrica mundi et fabricati figura

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The "Map of Lotharingia" from "Atlas sive cosmographicae meditationes de fabrica mundi et fabricati figura" represents a significant contribution to the cartographic and geographic knowledge of the 16th century by Gerardus Mercator, a renowned Flemish geographer, and cartographer. Published in 1595, this map is part of Mercator's larger work, the "Atlas," which is considered one of the most influential and revolutionary cartographic achievements of its time. The "Atlas" not only introduced the term "atlas" for a collection of maps but also featured the innovative Mercator projection, facilitating navigation by presenting a more accurate depiction of courses of constant bearing or rhumb lines as straight lines.

The "Map of Lotharingia" specifically focuses on the historical region of Lotharingia, a territory that emerged from the partition of the Carolingian Empire in the Treaty of Verdun (843), named after Lothair I, one of the grandsons of Charlemagne. This region, with its ever-changing boundaries over centuries, roughly encompassed areas of what is today parts of France, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. Mercator's map provides a detailed and meticulously crafted representation of the geography, political boundaries, and significant cities of Lotharingia during the late 16th century, reflecting both the cartographic knowledge of the period and Mercator's own scholarly research and innovative mapping techniques.

The inclusion of the "Map of Lotharingia" in Mercator's "Atlas" underscores the importance of regional maps in understanding the broader geographical and political landscapes of the time. Mercator's work on this map, like others in his atlas, demonstrates his commitment to accuracy, detail, and the use of up-to-date information, drawing from a wide range of sources, including earlier maps, travelers' accounts, and scholarly texts. The map not only served as an essential tool for navigators and scholars in the 16th century but also continues to be of historical and cartographic significance, offering insights into the geographical understanding and territorial divisions of Early Modern Europe.

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