John Spilsbury
Cartographer/inventor of the jigsaw puzzle (1739-1769) · Scientists · Died at 30
John Spilsbury was an English cartographer and engraver. He is credited as the inventor of the jigsaw puzzle. Spilsbury created them for educational purposes, and called them "Dissected Maps".
John Spilsbury is read about 26 times a day, in 11 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 20 August 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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About this person
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1739 to 1769 · aged 30
