John George Bartholomew facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
John G. Bartholomew (1860-1920)
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Cartographer and Geographer
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| Born | 22 March 1860 |
| Died | 14 April 1920 (aged 60) |
| Awards | Victoria Medal (1905) |
John George Bartholomew (born March 22, 1860 – died April 14, 1920) was a famous British map-maker, also known as a cartographer, and a geographer. He was so good at his job that he was called "Cartographer to the King," which meant he had a special permission from the King to make maps. People also knew him as "the Prince of Cartography" because he was one of the best.
Bartholomew is most famous for giving the continent Antarctica its name. Before him, this cold, icy land was often overlooked because it didn't have many resources and its weather was very harsh.
A Family of Map-Makers
John G. Bartholomew came from a family of amazing map-makers. His father, John Bartholomew Junior, was also a skilled Scottish cartographer. His grandfather founded a very popular map-making company called John Bartholomew and Son Ltd.
John G. Bartholomew helped make his family's company one of the best in the world. He was not just good at making maps; he was also a talented geographer. He introduced a new way of showing heights on maps using different colors, called "colored contour layer maps." This made maps much easier to read.
He also thought about what travelers would need in the future. He created many useful maps, like street maps for big cities, maps for cycling, maps for train schedules, and even road maps for early cars.
Big Projects and Legacy
Bartholomew worked with important scientists and explorers on their studies. He started working on an Atlas of Meteorology (the study of weather) and an Atlas of Zoo geography (the study of where animals live). Sadly, he never finished these projects.
Before he passed away, he planned the first edition of the Times Survey Atlas of the World. This atlas later became one of the most successful map projects of the 1900s.
For his great work, Bartholomew received important awards like the Victoria Research Gold Medal and the Helen Carver medal. He was also made a member of the Royal Geographical Society, a group for geographers and explorers.
Images for kids
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The memorial to J.G. Bartholomew in Dean Cemetery in Edinburgh.
See also
In Spanish: John George Bartholomew para niños
