Juan de la Cruz Cano
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Juan de la Cruz Cano was a Spanish cartographer who gained recognition for his meticulous mapping of South America in the 18th century. Commissioned by King Carlos III in 1770, he dedicated years to producing an exceptionally accurate map, which ultimately faced suppression due to its implications regarding territorial claims between Spain and Portugal.
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Juan de la Cruz Cano was commissioned by Carlos III to create a map of South America.
Los mapas que imaginanListín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·
Dominican Republic· 2025-04-06
Dominican Republic· 2025-04-06
Juan de la Cruz Cano spent years creating a map of South America, which was so accurate it was ultimately banned.
Los mapas que imaginanEl Nacional·
Venezuela· 2025-03-30
Venezuela· 2025-03-30
Juan de la Cruz Cano was commissioned by Carlos III to create a map of South America.
Los mapas que imaginan - Columna de Sergio RamírezEl Tiempo·
Colombia· 2025-03-27
Colombia· 2025-03-27