Friedrich Wilhelm Putzger

Friedrich Wilhelm Putzger (10 January 1849, Siebenlehn – 3 August 1913, Plauen) was a German teacher and cartographer.

He updated the ''Physikalisch-statistischer Atlas des deutschen Reiches'' (Richard Andree, Oskar Peschel, Verlag Velhagen & Klasing) and in 1877 in Leipzig first published the ''F. W. Putzgers Historischer Schul-Atlas'' intended for use in schools.

Due to its low price, it was a success. It is still commonly used in schools. The current edition is ''Putzger - Atlas und Chronik zur Weltgeschichte''. Cornelsen, Berlin 2002, Provided by Wikipedia