Emanuel Bowen

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/emanuel-bowen

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Emanuel Bowen born?1694
2. When did Emanuel Bowen die?May 8, 1767
3. Who was Emanuel Bowen?Emanuel Bowen was a famous mapmaker from the 1700s who made very detailed and accurate maps.
4. Why did two kings hire him?Both King George II of Britain and King Louis XV of France liked his maps because they were beautiful and trustworthy, which was uncommon.

Cartography: The science and art of mapmaking, involving the collection, analysis, and representation of geographical data.
Engraving: A printmaking technique where a design is incised into a metal plate, used by Bowen for precise map reproduction.
Royal Patronage: Support and endorsement provided by a monarch or royal family, bestowing prestige and often financial backing.
18th Century: The period from 1701 to 1800, characterized by the Enlightenment, significant scientific advancements, and global exploration.