About Adolf Stieler
Lived 1775 – 1836 (aged 61). Adolf Stieler was a cartographer, publisher, counsel, jurist, archivist and geographer, known for Stielers Handatlas.
Works and adult life
Cartography Stieler's cartographic career began with a position as a geography teacher at a girls' school in Gotha. However, he began work with Franz Xaver von Zach, the director of the Gotha Observatory. His works during this period include publishing cartographic representations of a number of von Zach's observations. Such illustrations were completed in von Zach's "Allgemeinen Geographischen Ephemeriden" or "General Geographical Ephemeris," published in 1798.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Adolf Stieler?
German cartographer and publisher
When was Adolf Stieler born?
Adolf Stieler was born on 26 February 1775 in Gotha.
When did Adolf Stieler die?
Adolf Stieler died on 13 March 1836 in Gotha.
What was Adolf Stieler's occupation?
Adolf Stieler was a cartographer, publisher, counsel, jurist, archivist and geographer.
What was Adolf Stieler known for?
Adolf Stieler was known for Stielers Handatlas.
What nationality was Adolf Stieler?
Adolf Stieler's recorded nationality: Duchy of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, German people.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Adolf Stieler. https://biography.guide/adolf-stieler/
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