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Cresques Abraham
Early Life and Origins Name: Cresques Abraham (his given name was actually Cresques, Abraham being his father's name) Alternative Names: Eliça, son of Rabbi Abraham Born: Palma de Mallorca, Spain, circa 1325 Died: 1387 Background: Cresques was born into a Jewish family in Majorca, then part of the Crown of Aragon. His grandfather, Vidal Cresques, was a prominent figure within the local Jewish community. The family’s
involvement in cartography and related crafts likely began before his birth. The Catalan Atlas and Cartographic Expertise Major Work: Cresques is most renowned for his authorship of the Catalan Atlas, completed around 1375 in collaboration with his son, Jehuda Cresques. Commissioned by: Prince John of Aragon, intended as a gift for Charles VI of France. Content and Significance: The Catalan Atlas was more than just a ma…