Pieter Goos | |
|---|---|
| Born | Pieter Goos 1616 |
| Died | 1675 (aged 58–59) Amsterdam |
| Children | One son, Henrik Goos |
| Parent(s) | Father, Abraham Goos and mother Stijntgen Theunisdr de Ram |
Pieter Goos (1616–1675) was a Dutch cartographer, copperplate engraver, publisher and bookseller. He was the son of Abraham Goos (1590–1643), also a cartographer and map seller. From 1666, Pieter Goos published a number of well produced atlases. He was the first to map Christmas Island, which he labelled "Mony" in his map of the East Indies, published in his 1666 Zee-Atlas (Sea Atlas).[1] His Atlas ofte Water-Weereld (Atlas or Water World)[2] has been cited as one of the best maritime atlases of its time.[3] Another of his fine works was the Oost Indien (East Indies) map published in 1680.[4]
- ^ "Christmas Island History". Countries of the World, Thodore.com. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
- ^ "Dutch Cartography in the 16th and 17th Century". European Heritage Organization. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
- ^ "Biography". Pieter-goos.com. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
- ^ The Globe. Australian Map Curators' Circle. 1980. Retrieved 29 April 2013.