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Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
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John George Bartholomew
1860-03-22 – 1920-04-14
Life & Legacy
John George Bartholomew (22 March 1860 – 14 April 1920) was a British cartographer and geographer. As a holder of a royal warrant, he used the title "Cartographer to the King"; for this reason he was sometimes known by the epithet "the Prince of Cartography".
Bartholomew's longest lasting legacy is arguably naming the continent of Antarctica, which until his use of the term in 1890 had been largely ignored due to its lack of resources and harsh climate.
Occupation & Career
cartographer, geographer, businessperson, publisher
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh; Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society; Victoria Medal
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society · Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh · Victoria Medal
Organizations & Memberships
Royal Geographical Society · Royal Society of Edinburgh
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1650842 · wikidata
Award
Victoria Medal
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1650842 · wikidata
Family Child
John Ian Bartholomew
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1650842 · wikidata
Family Child
Margaret Bartholomew
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Family Father
John Bartholomew Junior
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Family Spouse
Janet MacDonald
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Sources & Provenance
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