Description: (American Geographer Who Served as President of the Johns Hopkins University from 1935 to 1948)
Isaiah Bowman was an influential American geographer renowned for his contributions to the field. Serving as the President of Johns Hopkins University from 1935 to 1948, he made significant advancements in geography, especially in geopolitics and cartography. While his legacy is overshadowed by controversies related to his antisemitic views and criticized response to Jewish resettlement efforts during World War II, Bowman's impact on geography through his research and leadership remains enduring.