Question

Who is James Rennel and how did he help the Britishers?

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James Rennell, (born Dec. 3, 1742, Chudleigh, Devon, Eng. —died March 29, 1830, London), the leading British geographer of his time. Rennell constructed the first nearly accurate map of India and published A Bengal Atlas (1779), a work important for British strategic and administrative interests.

Works written: A Bengal Atlas: Containing Maps of the Theatre of War and Commerce ...

Born: Dec.3, 1742

Profession: Geographer