| Entry Type | Person |
| Surname | Arrowsmith |
| Forenames | John |
| Epithet | cartographer and map publisher |
| Dates | 1790-1873 |
| Gender Identity | Male |
| History | A founder fellow of the Royal Geographical Society in 1830, with a keen interest in explorers he was responsible for turning the rough sketch maps and surveys into accurate maps, particularly for the Arctic area explored and surveyed. |
| Source | Oxford Dictionary of National Biography online |
| Authorised Form of Name | Arrowsmith; John (1790-1873); cartographer and map publisher |
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