Who was the father of geography?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking for information about the historical figure recognized as the 'father of geography,' which typically refers to the ancient Greek scholar Eratosthenes. The goal is to identify this person's contributions to the field of geography.

More Information

Eratosthenes, an ancient Greek scholar, is considered the father of geography for his introduction of the term 'geography' and his calculations related to Earth's circumference.

Sources

• Who is the Father of Geography - Unacademy - unacademy.com
• Eratosthenes - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org