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Nicolas Sanson

French cartographer
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Nicolas Sanson was a French cartographer who served under two kings in matters of geography. He has been called the "father of French cartography." Wikipedia
Born: December 20, 1600, Abbeville, France
Died: July 7, 1667 (age 66 years), Paris, France
Books: Atlas of the World and Breves Notae Historicae Et Criticae In Novum Jesu-christi Testamentum, Cum Textu Adjuncto Vulgatae Editionis Sixti V. Pont. Max. Jussu Recognitum, Et Clementis Viii. Authoritate Editum
Children: Guillaume Sanson and Nicolas Sanson