Thomas Hutchins
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For the former Maryland State Police Superintendent, see Thomas E. Hutchins. For the British physician and naturalist, see Thomas Hutchins (naturalist).
Thomas Hutchins (Monmouth County, NJ 1730 – April 18, 1789, Pittsburgh) was an American military engineer, cartographer, geographer and surveyor. In 1781, Hutchins was named Geographer of the United States. He is the only person to hold that post.[1]
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Thomas Hutchins | |
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Born | 1730 |
Died | April 18, 1789 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States |
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Cartographer, engineer, geographer, surveyor |
Known for | Only official Geographer of the United States[1] |
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