John (Ian) Bartholomew

John (Ian) Bartholomew

Infobox Person
name =John Bartholomew (1890-1962)


caption =Cartographer and Geographer

John Bartholomew or Ian Bartholomew (February 12 1890 - February 9 1962) was a Scottish cartographer and geographer.

Ian 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. He inherited the task from his father to complete 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 M.C. 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.

External links

* [http://www.johnbartholomew.com Bartholomew: A Scottish Family Heritage] - site maintained by the family.


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