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Elisha ben Abraham Cresques

A Jewish map and compass maker as well as an illuminator, Cresques served King Peter IV of Aragon while also serving his community as a Hebrew scribe.

Dates
1325–87
Born In
Europe > Southern Europe > Spain
Active In
Europe > Southern Europe > Spain
Period Culture Style
Medieval > Gothic > Late Gothic
Known For
Manuscript
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