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Arthur H. Robinson

American geographer (1915-2004) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 89

Arthur H. Robinson was an American geographer and cartographer, who was a professor in the Geography Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1947 until he retired in 1980.

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Awards

Carl Mannerfelt Gold Medal1980
Guggenheim Fellowship
Legionnaire of Legion of Merit

About this person

He was a prolific writer and influential philosopher on cartography; one of his most notable accomplishments is the Robinson projection of 1961.

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1915 to 2004 · aged 89