Robert Walton was an English mapmaker and publisher active during the 17th century. Walton’s work was part of a broader movement in the 17th century that saw significant advancements in mapmaking and navigation. This period was marked by increased exploration and trade, which fueled the demand for accurate maps. Mapmakers like Walton played a crucial role in providing navigators and explorers with the tools they needed to traverse the world’s oceans and understand its geographies.

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