Geographical Institute of Weimar

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Southwest Asia by Leopold Kraatz and Thomas Luther, 1866, published Geographical Institute of Weimar Southwest Asia by Leopold Kraatz and Thomas Luther.png
Southwest Asia by Leopold Kraatz and Thomas Luther, 1866, published Geographical Institute of Weimar

Geographical Institute of Weimar (German : Geographisches Institut Weimar) was a German map publisher. It was based in Weimar, Germany. The company was founded in 1804 and made globes, yearbooks, and maps. [1] Friedrich Justin Bertuch managed the company upon its founding. [2] Adam Christian Gaspari and Heinrich Kiepert worked there. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Southwest Asia". World Digital Library . 1866. Retrieved 2013-07-27.
  2. "Geographisches Institut, Weimar". Summary. M. Witkam. Retrieved 27 July 2013.