Place: Berlin
Born: 1818
Death: 1899
Biography:
Heinrich Kiepert was a German cartographer and geographer. He was born in Berlin, Germany in 1818 and died in 1899. Kiepert was a prominent figure in the field of cartography and geography, and made significant contributions to the mapping of the Middle East and the Balkans. He was also a professor of geography at the University of Berlin. Kiepert's work was widely recognized and he received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the field. He is considered one of the most important cartographers and geographers of the 19th century.