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John Spilsbury (cartographer)
British cartographer; inventor of the jigsaw puzzle / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Spilsbury (/I.P.A. spɪlsbəri/ 1739 – 3 April 1769)[1] was a British cartographer and engraver. He is credited as the inventor of the jigsaw puzzle. Spilsbury created them for educational purposes, and called them "Dissected Maps".[2][3]
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John Spilsbury | |
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Born | 1739 |
Died | 3 April 1769(1769-04-03) (aged 29–30) |
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Cartographer |
Known for | Inventor of the jigsaw puzzle |
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