George F. Jenks
American geographer and cartographer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
George Frederick Jenks (1916–1996) was an American geographer known for his significant contributions to cartography and geographic information systems (GIS).[1][2] With a career spanning over three decades, Jenks played a vital role in advancing map-making technologies, was instrumental in enhancing the visualization of spatial data, and played foundational roles in developing modern cartographic curricula.[2][3] The Jenks natural breaks optimization, based on his work, is still widely used in the creation of thematic maps, such as choropleth maps.[4][5]
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George Frederick Jenks | |
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Born | (1916-07-16)16 July 1916 |
Died | 29 December 1996(1996-12-29) (aged 80) |
Citizenship | United States of America |
Alma mater | University at Albany, SUNY, Syracuse University |
Occupation | Geographer |
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