Johan Gustaf Renat
Swedish cartographer, prisoner and advisor among the Dzungar Mongols for a decade · Sweden · On the map · Scientists · Lived 1682 to 1744 · aged 62
Johan Gustaf Renat (1682-1744) was a Swedish soldier and cartographer. He is primarily known for his role in bringing detailed maps of Central Asia to Europe after close to two decades in captivity.
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Country
Sweden
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1682 to 1744 · aged 62
