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(Cartographer) John George Bartholomew was a renowned British cartographer and geographer, titled as "Cartographer to the King." Referred to as the "Prince of Cartography," he famously named the continent of Antarctica in 1890, spotlighting its previously overlooked significance because of its harsh environment. His pioneering efforts transformed the comprehension and charting of geographical locations, establishing a significant imprint in the realms of cartography and geology.