John (Ian) Bartholomew
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John Bartholomew CBE
, generally known as Ian Bartholomew (12 February 1890 – 9 February 1962) was a Scottish cartographer
and geographer
.
Bartholomew studied cartography in Leipzig, Paris and at the University of Edinburgh and took over the family business John Bartholomew and Son Ltd. on the death of his father John George Bartholomew
. He inherited the task from his father of completing the Times Survey Atlas of the World (1921), which was expanded into the Times Mid-Century Edition (issued in five volumes between 1955 and 1960). He introduced new cartographic techniques, modern printing and expanded the company significantly.
He was awarded the Military Cross
after serving with the Gordon Highlanders and General Staff during the 1914—18 War.
He served as Honorary Secretary and President of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society
(1920-54) and was awarded the Founder's Medal of the Royal Geographical Society
of London. In 1960 he was appointed C.B.E.
He entrusted the management of the company to his three sons, Peter, John
and Robert.
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
, generally known as Ian Bartholomew (12 February 1890 – 9 February 1962) was a Scottish cartographer
Cartography
Cartography is the study and practice of making maps. Combining science, aesthetics, and technique, cartography builds on the premise that reality can be modeled in ways that communicate spatial information effectively.The fundamental problems of traditional cartography are to:*Set the map's...
and geographer
Geography
Geography is the science that studies the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of Earth. A literal translation would be "to describe or write about the Earth". The first person to use the word "geography" was Eratosthenes...
.
Bartholomew studied cartography in Leipzig, Paris and at the University of Edinburgh and took over the family business John Bartholomew and Son Ltd. on the death of his father John George Bartholomew
John George Bartholomew
John George Bartholomew FRSE 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...
. He inherited the task from his father of completing the Times Survey Atlas of the World (1921), which was expanded into the Times Mid-Century Edition (issued in five volumes between 1955 and 1960). He introduced new cartographic techniques, modern printing and expanded the company significantly.
He was awarded the Military Cross
Military Cross
The Military Cross is the third-level military decoration awarded to officers and other ranks of the British Armed Forces; and formerly also to officers of other Commonwealth countries....
after serving with the Gordon Highlanders and General Staff during the 1914—18 War.
He served as Honorary Secretary and President of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society
Royal Scottish Geographical Society
The Royal Scottish Geographical Society is a learned society founded in 1884 and based in Perth. The Society has a membership of 2500 and aims to advance the science of geography worldwide by supporting education, research, expeditions, through its journal , its newsletter and other publications...
(1920-54) and was awarded the Founder's Medal of the Royal Geographical Society
Royal Geographical Society
The Royal Geographical Society is a British learned society founded in 1830 for the advancement of geographical sciences...
of London. In 1960 he was appointed C.B.E.
He entrusted the management of the company to his three sons, Peter, John
John Christopher Bartholomew
John Christopher Bartholomew or J.C. Bartholomew was a Scottish cartographer and geographer.He was the son of John Bartholomew , and the great-great-grandson of the founder of John Bartholomew and Son Ltd.....
and Robert.
External links
- Bartholomew: A Scottish Family Heritage - site maintained by the family.
- Times World Atlases official website including a History and Heritage section detailing landmark Times atlases