Thomas Jefferys (1719 - 1771) - photo 1

Thomas Jefferys

Thomas Jefferys was an 18th-century British cartographer and geographer, engraver and publisher.

As the best in the business of map-making, Jefferys held the honorary title of "King George III's geographer". He is known for his detailed and large-scale maps of the districts and counties of Great Britain as well as North America, particularly Virginia (1776). He was the leading map supplier of his day, engraving and printing maps for government and other official bodies.

Date and place of birt:1719, United Kingdom
Date and place of death:1771, United Kingdom
Period of activity: XVIII century
Specialization:Cartographer, Engraver, Geographer, Publisher