John Ogilby (also Ogelby, Oglivie; November 1600 – 4 September 1676) was a Scottish translator, impresario and cartographer. Best known for publishing the first British road atlas, he was also a successful translator, noted for publishing his work in handsome illustrated editions.
Read more about John Ogilby: Life, Literary Reputation, List of 100 Plates in Ogilby's 1675 Britannia Atlas, Facsimile Editions of Britannia
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