John Senex

John Senex (1678–1740) was an English cartographer, engraver and explorer.

He was also an astrologer, geologist, and geographer to Queen Anne of Great Britain,[1] editor and seller of antique maps and most importantly creator of the pocket-size map of the world. He owned a business on Fleet Street in London, where he sold maps.[1] He was born in Ludlow, Shropshire and died in London.

  1. ^ a b Guillaume de L’Isle (1725). "The Historical Theater in the Year 400 AD, in Which Both Romans and Barbarians Resided Side by Side in the Eastern Part of the Roman Empire". World Digital Library. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 27 July 2013.