John Speed
John Speed (1551–1629) was a cartographer, historian and map maker.
John Speed in brief
- Born
- 1551
- Died
- 1629
- Known for
- cartographer, historian and map maker
- Place of birth
- Farndon
Overview
Born at Farndon in 1551, died at London in 1629.
In detail
the recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is cartography.
Works named in the authority record are The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine.
Work by John Speed is recorded in the collections of National Library of Wales.
Sources
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- 1.
“John Speed”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q1245028: John Speed
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