Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville

Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville (1697–1771) was a renowned French地图maker and geographer. He specialized in creating highly accurate and detailed maps of regions, including parts of Europe and Asia. His meticulous work greatly improved the accuracy of geographic information during the 18th century, supporting navigation and exploration. D'Anville’s dedication to precision earned him respect among scholars and navigators, and he is considered one of the most important cartographers of his time, contributing significantly to the development of modern mapmaking and geographic understanding.