Birthdate: August 24, 1846
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Bath, Maine, United States
Died: November 5, 1914
Henry Gannett, recognized as the “father of mapmaking in America,” was a prominent American geographer who served as the chief geographer for the United States Geological Survey from its inception until 1902. He was a key figure in establishing the National Geographic Society and the American Association of Geographers. Gannett also played crucial roles in several censuses, including the 10th, 11th, and 12th United States Censuses, as well as the Census of the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Cuba. His significant contributions greatly influenced the fields of geography and mapmaking in the United States.
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