William Hughes (geographer)

William Hughes FRGS (1818 – 21 May 1876) was an English geographer, cartographer, author and academic.

In early life Hughes was in business as an engraver in Pentonville, London.

[2] He died at his home, Adelaide Road, St John's Wood, London.

He was also a prolific editor of reference works and textbooks.

Some of his publications were later revised by Sir Richard Gregory, and by John Francon Williams.