Heinrich Berghaus: Biography, Facts and Career
Who is Heinrich Berghaus? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Heinrich Karl Wilhelm Berghaus (3 May 1797 – 17 February 1884) was a German geographer and cartographer who conducted trigonometric surveys in Prussia and taught geodesy at the Bauakademie in Berlin. He taught cartography and produced a pioneering and influential thematic atlas which provided maps of flora, fauna, climate, geology, diseases and a range of other information. He was a friend of Alexander von Humboldt and produced some of the maps used in his publications. A nephew Hermann Berghaus also worked in cartography.
Quick facts about Heinrich Berghaus
- Full name: Heinrich Berghaus
- Born: 1797-05-03
- Nationality: Kingdom of Prussia
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q67485
Profile compiled from public Wikipedia and Wikidata data. Details can change over time.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Heinrich Berghaus?
Heinrich Karl Wilhelm Berghaus (3 May 1797 – 17 February 1884) was a German geographer and cartographer who conducted trigonometric surveys in Prussia and taught geodesy at the Bauakademie in Berlin.
What nationality is Heinrich Berghaus?
Heinrich Berghaus is Kingdom of Prussia.
When was Heinrich Berghaus born?
Heinrich Berghaus was born on 1797-05-03.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
