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…