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Friedrich Wilhelm Putzger
1849-01-10 – 1913-08-03
Life & Legacy
Friedrich Wilhelm Putzger (10 January 1849, Siebenlehn – 3 August 1913, Plauen) was a German teacher and cartographer.
He updated the Physikalisch-statistischer Atlas des deutschen Reiches (Richard Andree, Oskar Peschel, Verlag Velhagen & Klasing) and in 1877 in Leipzig first published the F. W. Putzgers Historischer Schul-Atlas intended for use in schools.
Due to its low price, it was a success. It is still commonly used in schools. The current edition is Putzger - Atlas und Chronik zur Weltgeschichte. Cornelsen, Berlin 2002,
Occupation & Career
cartographer, writer, historian, teacher
Education
Leipzig University
Legacy Highlights
Education & Institutions
Leipzig University
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q107348 — wikidata View source
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