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title: 16-century Map of Dithmarshen
author: Abraham Ortelius
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19732/16-century-map-of-dithmarshen/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2024-12-02
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# 16-century Map of Dithmarshen

_Authored by Abraham Ortelius_

## Image File

[![16-century Map of Dithmarshen](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/19732.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/19732.jpg)

## Image Caption

Dithmarschen in the *Theatrum Orbis Terrarum* by [Abraham](https://www.worldhistory.org/Abraham,_the_Patriarch/) Ortelius, 1570

## Cite This Work

### APA
Ortelius, A. (2024, December 02). 16-century Map of Dithmarshen. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19732/16-century-map-of-dithmarshen/>
### Chicago
Ortelius, Abraham. "16-century Map of Dithmarshen." *World History Encyclopedia*, December 02, 2024. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19732/16-century-map-of-dithmarshen/>.
### MLA
Ortelius, Abraham. "16-century Map of Dithmarshen." *World History Encyclopedia*, 02 Dec 2024, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19732/16-century-map-of-dithmarshen/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dithmarschen-Theatrum_Orbis_Terrarum.jpg) by [**Abraham Ortelius**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dithmarschen-Theatrum_Orbis_Terrarum.jpg). Submitted by [Ibolya Horváth](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/horvath.ibolya/ "User Page: Ibolya Horváth"), published on 02 December 2024. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.