About Friedrich Wilhelm Putzger
Lived 1849 – 1913 (aged 64). Friedrich Wilhelm Putzger was a cartographer, writer, historian and teacher.
Friedrich Wilhelm Putzger (10 January 1849, Siebenlehn – 3 August 1913, Plauen) was a German teacher and cartographer.
He updated the Physikalisch-statistischer Atlas des deutschen Reiches (Richard Andree, Oskar Peschel, Verlag Velhagen & Klasing) and in 1877 in Leipzig first published the F. W. Putzgers Historischer Schul-Atlas intended for use in schools.
Due to its low price, it was a success. It is still commonly used in schools. The current edition is Putzger - Atlas und Chronik zur Weltgeschichte. Cornelsen, Berlin 2002,
Literature
Irmgard Hantsche, Friedrich Wilhelm Putzger (1849 bis 1913). Atlasautor und sächsischer Schulmann, in: Sächsische Heimatblätter 44 (1998), Heft 1, S. 1–12. Irmgard Hantsche, Friedrich Wilhelm Putzger und der Putzger. Zur Anfangsgeschichte eines Historischen Atlas, in: Internationale Schulbuchforschung 19 (1997), Heft 1, S. 5–34.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Friedrich Wilhelm Putzger's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Friedrich Wilhelm Putzger's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Friedrich Wilhelm Putzger?
German cartographer (1849–1913)
When was Friedrich Wilhelm Putzger born?
Friedrich Wilhelm Putzger was born on 10 January 1849 in Siebenlehn.
When did Friedrich Wilhelm Putzger die?
Friedrich Wilhelm Putzger died on 3 August 1913 in Plauen.
What was Friedrich Wilhelm Putzger's occupation?
Friedrich Wilhelm Putzger was a cartographer, writer, historian and teacher.
What nationality was Friedrich Wilhelm Putzger?
Friedrich Wilhelm Putzger's recorded nationality: German Reich.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Friedrich Wilhelm Putzger
· DBpedia: Friedrich Wilhelm Putzger
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Friedrich Wilhelm Putzger. https://biography.guide/friedrich-wilhelm-putzger/
MLA: "Friedrich Wilhelm Putzger." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/friedrich-wilhelm-putzger/.
Chicago: "Friedrich Wilhelm Putzger." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/friedrich-wilhelm-putzger/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-23 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Portrait: Wikimedia Commons · author & licence
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:08 UTC