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John Seller (c. 1630–1697) was a London instrument maker, chart seller, and cartographer. He published the sea atlas Atlas Maritimus and helped initiate The English Pilot, a practical navigational publication issued in successive books. Appointed Hydrographer to the King, he held the first formal royal hydrographic post of its kind in England and supplied charts, nautical instruments, and sailing manuals to mariners.
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Who was John Seller?
John Seller was a London instrument maker, chart seller, and cartographer who lived around 1630 to 1697. He became an important publisher of practical navigational material in Restoration England.
What was Atlas Maritimus?
Atlas Maritimus was Seller's sea atlas, created for maritime geography and navigation. It formed part of his wider work selling charts, instruments, and geographic publications.
What was The English Pilot?
The English Pilot was a practical navigational publication issued in successive books. Seller helped initiate the series, which provided charts and sailing information for different regions.
What official position did John Seller hold?
Seller was appointed Hydrographer to the King. That title reflected his role in producing and managing geographic information for maritime use.
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