Birthdate: October 10, 1915
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Kharkiv, Ukraine
Died: February 28, 1994
Jean Gottmann, a French geographer, is well-known for introducing the term “megalopolis.” With a background as a research assistant at Sorbonne, he later became a distinguished teacher at renowned institutions including Johns Hopkins University, University of Paris, and Oxford. Focusing on urban, regional, and historical geography, Gottmann made valuable contributions to the field. His research on megalopolises and urban development has had a lasting influence on geographical studies, establishing him as a significant figure in the discipline.
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