John Ogilby, Date of Birth, Date of Death

John Ogilby

Scottish academic

Date of Birth: 17-Nov-1600

Date of Death: 04-Sep-1676

Profession: printer, translator, bookseller, cartographer, publisher, linguist

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

John Ogilby (also Ogelby, Oglivie; November 1600 – 4 September 1676) was a Scottish translator, impresario and cartographer.
Best known for publishing the first British road atlas, he was also a successful translator, noted for publishing his work in handsome illustrated editions.