Geographical Institute of Weimar
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Geographical Institute of Weimar (German: Geographisches Institut Weimar) was a German map publisher. It was based in Weimar, Germany. The company was founded in 1804 and made globes, yearbooks, and maps.[1] Friedrich Justin Bertuch managed the company upon its founding.[2] Adam Christian Gaspari and Heinrich Kiepert worked there.[1]
Native name
Geographisches Institut WeimarCompany typeMap publisher
IndustryCartography, publishing
Founded1804
Native name | Geographisches Institut Weimar |
|---|---|
| Company type | Map publisher |
| Industry | Cartography, publishing |
| Founded | 1804 |
| Headquarters | Weimar, Germany |
Key people | Friedrich Justin Bertuch (manager) |
| Products | Globes, maps, yearbooks |
