John Cary
English cartographer and engraver (1755–1835)
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Summary
John Cary was born on February 23, 1755[1], in Corsley[2]. He died on August 16, 1835[3], in Mortlake[4]. He worked as a cartographer[5], printmaker[6], mapseller[7], printseller[8], and graphic artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (107 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1754[11]
- Place of burial: Kensington[12]
- Child: George Cary[13], John Cary[14]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15], Kingdom of Great Britain[16]
- Occupation: globe maker[17], merchant[18], copper engraver[19], publisher[20]
- Field of work: map[21], cartography[22], engraving[23], publication sales[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Commons category: John Cary[26]
- Family name: Cary[27]
- Given name: John[28]
- Work location: London[29]
- Floruit: 1788[30], 1793[31], 1797[32]
- Partner in business or sport: William Cary[33], George Cary[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Commons Creator page: John Cary[36]
- Start of work period: 1779[37], 1783[38]
- End of work period: 1835[39]
- Sibling: William Cary[40]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Scheepvaartmuseum Wikidataproject[41]
Why It Matters
John Cary has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was John Cary born?
John Cary's place of birth was Corsley[2].
Where did John Cary die?
John Cary died in Mortlake[4].
What did John Cary do for work?
John Cary worked as a cartographer[5], printmaker[6], mapseller[7], printseller[8], and graphic artist[9].