John Christopher Bartholomew
John Christopher Bartholomew (or J.C. Bartholomew) (15 January 1923 โ 16 January 2008) was a Scottish cartographer and geographer.
Life
Bartholomew was the son of Marie Antoinette Sarolea, daughter of
He studied at Edinburgh Academy and Gordonstoun before taking a degree in geography at the University of Edinburgh.
He took over directorship of
Bartholomew served as president of the British Cartographic Society in 1970โ71. He was also a vice-president of the International Cartographic Association, 1972โ80, and from 1987 to 1993, he was president of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society. He was active on the committee of the Scottish Rights of Way Society (now ScotWays), and was made its honorary president.
On his death he left monies to pay for view indicators on the summits of both
He is buried against the north wall of the 20th-century extension to Dean Cemetery in western Edinburgh at the memorial to his grandfather, John George Bartholomew. His father Ian, and uncle Hugh lie with him.
Family
He married Ginette Achard-James. They had five sons: John Eric, Philip, Christopher, Patrick and Ivon.[1]
See also
- John Bartholomew and Son Ltd.
References
- ^ a b "John Bartholomew". The Scotsman. Retrieved 18 January 2018.
- ^ "Bartholomew Family and Firm". National Library of Scotland. Retrieved 18 January 2018.
External links
- Bartholomew: A Scottish Family Heritage - site maintained by the family.
- Biography of J.C. Bartholomew at Collins Bartholomew
- Times World Atlases official website including a History and Heritage section detailing landmark Times atlases