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• Alexander Keith Johnston refers to at least two notable figures in geography and cartography:
  • Alexander Keith Johnston (1804–1871): a Scottish geographer and cartographer, founder of a map-publishing house, and father of the later geographer who continued his work.[4][8]
  • Alexander Keith Johnston (1844–1879): his son, also a geographer and explorer, who continued the family’s mapping and publishing legacy; he died young during an African expedition.[2][4]

Biographical snapshot

• Elder Alexander Keith Johnston (1804–1871):
  • Renowned Scottish geographer and cartographer, held roles of significance in map publishing; produced influential works such as atlases and gazetteers.[8]
  • His career spanned mid-19th century cartography, with prominent published reference works and maps that contributed to geographic knowledge of the era.[8]
• Younger Alexander Keith Johnston (1844–1879):
  • Geographer who carried on the family publishing and cartographic enterprise after his father’s era; died of illness during an expedition in Africa while serving as geographer on a commission.[2][4]

Notable sources

• You can explore general biographical summaries at encyclopedic pages about both the elder and the son, which differentiate their lifespans and contributions to geography and cartography.[4][8]
• The elder Johnston is also linked to Royal Geographical Society recognitions and his publishing legacy, which are referenced in biographical entries and specialized resources.[7][8]

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