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Johann Baptist Homann (20 March 1664 – 1 July 1724) was a Germangeographer andcartographer, who also made maps of theAmericas.
Homann was born in Oberkammlach nearKammlach in theElectorate of Bavaria. Although educated at aJesuit school, and preparing for an ecclesiastical career, he eventually converted toProtestantism and from 1687 worked as acivil law notary inNuremberg. He soon turned toengraving and cartography; in 1702 he founded his own publishing house.
Homann acquired renown as a leading German cartographer, and in 1715 was appointed Imperial Geographer byHoly Roman Emperor Charles VI. Giving such privileges to individuals was an added right that the Holy Roman Emperor enjoyed. In the same year he was also named a member of thePrussian Academy of Sciences inBerlin. Of particular significance to cartography were the imperialprinting privileges (Latin:privilegia impressoria). These protected for a time the authors in all scientific fields such as printers,copper engravers, map makers and publishers. They were also very important as a recommendation for potential customers.
In 1716 Homann published his masterpieceGrosser Atlas ueber die ganze Welt (Grand Atlas of all the World). Numerous maps were drawn up in cooperation with the engraverChristoph Weigel the Elder, who also publishedSiebmachers Wappenbuch.
Homann died in Nuremberg in 1724. He was succeeded by his son Johann Christoph (1703–1730). The company carried on upon his death asHomann heirs company, managed by Johann Michael Franz and Johann Georg Ebersberger. After subsequent changes in management the company folded in 1852.[1] The company was known as "Homann Erben", "Homanniani Heredes", or "Heritiers de Homann" abroad.
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