John Spilsbury (cartographer) - Wikipedia
WEBJohn Spilsbury (/I.P.A. spɪlsbəri/ 1739 – 3 April 1769) [1] was a British cartographer and engraver. He is credited as the inventor of the jigsaw puzzle . Spilsbury created them for educational purposes, and called them "Dissected Maps".
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Explaining the Invention of the Jigsaw Puzzle - ThoughtCo
WEBOct 28, 2019 — Englishman John Spilsbury, a London engraver and mapmaker, invented the jigsaw puzzle in 1767. The first jigsaw puzzle was a map of the world. Spilsbury attached a map to a piece of wood and then cut out each country. Teachers used Spilsbury's puzzles to teach geography.
The First Jigsaw Puzzle - The Strong National Museum of Play
WEBJun 2, 2015 — Recently, I examined one of the museum’s greatest treasures, “Europe Divided into its Kingdoms.” This 1766 puzzle, which depicts a map of Europe drawn by London cartographer John Spilsbury, is widely accepted as …
Dissected Maps: the First Jigsaw Puzzles - Geography Realm
WEBNov 4, 2015 — One of the earliest known published jigsaw puzzles: Europe Divided Into Its Kingdoms, John Spilsbury, 1760s. The popularity of dissected map puzzles grew and by the end of the 18th century, London was home to nearly twenty jigsaw makers.
John Spilsbury: The Man Behind the Jigsaw Puzzle - Alan Wareham
WEBMar 26, 2023 — John Spilsbury’s innovative spirit and vision transformed a simple educational tool into a beloved pastime that has transcended generations. Today, jigsaw puzzles are more than just a source of entertainment; they are therapeutic tools, art forms, and symbols of shared experiences.
The History of Puzzles – Who Invented the Jigsaw & When? - Spilsbury …
WEBJan 28, 2022 — The very first jigsaw puzzle was created by John Spilsbury, an 18th-century British cartographer and map engraver. According to the history books, Mr. Spilsbury pasted one of his maps of Europe onto a piece of wood, cutting sections and countries into individual pieces.
The History of Jigsaw Puzzles: From John Spilsbury to Today
WEBSep 26, 2023 — Jigsaw puzzles have come a long way since their invention by John Spilsbury in 1767. From expensive wooden educational tools to affordable cardboard entertainment for all ages, jigsaw puzzles have become a …
Made up in Britain: Jigsaw Puzzle : John Spilsbury 1766
WEBAug 9, 2021 — John Spilsbury created the jigsaw puzzle in 1766 as an educational tool for teaching geography. John Spilsbury (1739 – 3 April 1769) was a cartographer and engraver by profession. He served as an apprentice to Thomas Jefferys, the Royal Geographer to King George III.
Jigsaw puzzle:Europe Divided Into Its Kingdoms - John Spilsbury ...
WEBJohn Spilsbury, a map maker in London, England in the 1760s, was the first to commercialize jigsaw puzzle making. Spilsbury pasted his maps onto thin mahog...