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Theodor de Bry
16th century engraver and publisher from Liège (–)
Theodor de Bry | |
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Engraved self-portrait of Theodorus de Bry[1] | |
| Born | Liège |
| Died | 27 March (aged 69–70) Frankfurt |
| Known&#;for | Engraving |
| Notable work | Collectiones peregrinatiorum in Indiam orientalem et Indiam occidentalem (–) |
Theodor de Bry (also Theodorus de Bry) (&#;&#; 27 March ) was an engraver, goldsmith, editor and publisher, famous for his depictions of early European expeditions to the Americas.
The Spanish Inquisition forced de Bry,[citation needed] a Protestant, to flee his native, Spanish-controlled Southern Netherlands. He moved around Europe, starting from his birth on the city of Liège in the Prince-Bishopric of Liège, then to Strasbourg, Antwerp, London and Frankfurt, where he settled.
De Bry created a large number of engraved illustrations for his books. Most of his books were based on first-hand observations by explorers, even if De B