2006-06-27 22:45:22 · 6 answers · asked by sss 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
The ancient Greek scholar and librarian (in fact, the Head Librarian of the Great Library of Alexandria) Eratosthenes is called the "father of geography"
2006-06-27 23:17:47 · answer #1 · answered by koolgrl87 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
William Morris Davis is the father of American geography
2006-06-28 23:58:46 · answer #2 · answered by sad_life_boring 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eratosthenes - he's the father oh geography
2006-06-30 23:59:54 · answer #3 · answered by Frannk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Phoenicians (as in: phonetic)invented the alphabet, and detailed maps. Hence, they invented geography.
2006-06-27 23:12:23 · answer #4 · answered by presidentofallantarctica 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you go with the old Greek Roman people it's:Eratosthenes
I personally like Galilleo
2006-06-27 22:51:26 · answer #5 · answered by Sidoney 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my father
2006-06-27 22:49:42 · answer #6 · answered by Dark Angel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋