German cartographer (1849–1913)
Friedrich Wilhelm Putzger (10 January 1849, Siebenlehn - 3 August 1913, Plauen) was a German teacher and cartographer.
He updated the "Physikalisch-statistischer Atlas des deutschen Reiches" (Richard Andree, Oskar Peschel, Verlag Velhagen &amp; Klasing) and in 1877 in Leipzig first published the "F. W. Putzgers Historischer Schul-Atlas" intended for use in schools.
Due to its low price, it was a success. It is still commonly used in schools. The current edition is "Putzger - Atlas und Chronik zur Weltgeschichte". Cornelsen, Berlin 2002,