Nicolas de Fer | |
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 Engraving of Nicolas de Fer by Jaques-François Bénard | |
| Born | 1646 |
| Died | 25 October 1720 (aged 73) Paris, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation(s) | cartographer, geographer, engraver, publisher |
| Parent(s) | Antoine and Geneviève |
Nicolas de Fer (French pronunciation: [nikɔla də fɛʁ], 1646 – 25 October 1720) was a French cartographer and geographer. He also was an engraver and publisher. His works focused more on quantity than quality, there were often geographical errors,[1] and they were more artistic than accurate.[2]
- ^ "The De Fer Family". Geographicus. Archived from the original on 16 February 2013. Retrieved 5 January 2013.
- ^ "Cartographers". Mapcarte.com. Archived from the original on 30 July 2012. Retrieved 5 January 2013.