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Abraham Ortelius, a young man from a Catholic family in the Netherlands, transformed the world with his groundbreaking creation: the first modern atlas, "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" (Theater of the World). Published in 1570, the atlas contained 53 copperplate maps and a descriptive text, acknowledging the contributions of individual cartographers and marking a new era of incremental knowledge sharing. Ortelius' atlas was an instant success, with 28 editions published during his lifetime and 41 by 1612. It brought together the latest and best information about the world in one convenient and portable volume, making it accessible to a wider audience. The atlas bridged the gap between cosmographers and chart-makers, making detailed and accurate maps available to a broader audience. Ortelius' legacy lived on, influencing the way people understood and navigated the world, and paving the way for future explorers and cartographers.