Eratosthenes of Cyrene (c. 276 – c. 195/194 BC) is widely regarded as 'The Father of Geography' because he was the first to use the term "geography" (γεωγραφία) and made significant contributions to the systematic study of the Earth.
______ is known as 'The Father of Geography'.
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 4 2021 · Topic: General Concept (Definition, Scope, and Branches of Geography)
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