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Father of Geography

Who is the father of Geography? This question has different answers.  Eratosthenes used the word Geography First. So, Most scholars consider Eratosthenes as the father of Geography. But many of them also consider Hiccatius as the Father of Geography.

For Exam Purposes Please do not confuse.

Eratosthenes is the Father of Geography.

Hiccatius (Hecataeus of Miletus) is not the Father of Geography. He is just a Geographer..

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