Erwin Raisz

Erwin Raisz (1893–1968) was an American cartographer, editor and geographer.

Also recorded as Erwin J. Raisz; Erwin Josephus Raisz.

Erwin Raisz in brief

Born
1893
Died
1968
Known for
cartographer, editor, geographer, engineer, writer, university teacher and curator
Place of birth
Levoča
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Overview

Born at Levoča in 1893, died at Bangkok in 1968.

In detail

Erwin Raisz studied at Columbia University and Budapest University of Technology and Economics. the recorded working language is English, Hungarian and Arabic.

The field of work recorded is cartography, geography and geology.

Employment is recorded with Harvard University, Austria–Hungary and Institute of Geographical Exploration.

Sources

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    “Erwin Raisz”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3057567: Erwin Raisz

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