James McCarthy

Also known as James Fitzroy McCarthy, Phra Wiphakphuwadon

James Fitzroy McCarthy (1853–1919) was an Irish surveyor and cartographer who played a prominent role in the delimitation of the borders of Thailand in the late nineteenth century, helping transform the country into a modern nation-state. He served as the first Director-General of the Royal Thai Survey Department, which was established in 1885.

Occupation: cartographer
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Born: 1853
Died: September 23, 1919, July 23, 1919

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James Fitzroy McCarthy (1853–1919) was an Irish surveyor and cartographer who played a prominent role in the delimitation of the borders of Thailand (then known as Siam) in the late nineteenth century, helping transform the country into a modern nation-state. He served as the first Director-General of the Royal Thai Survey Department, which was established in 1885. Further reading Irish surveyors British surveyors British cartographers Expatriates in the Rattanakosin Kingdom British expatriates in Thailand 1853 births 1919 deaths

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Also known as James Fitzroy McCarthy, Phra Wiphakphuwadon

About James McCarthy

About James McCarthy

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