Professor DR Fraser Taylor (1937 – 2025)
It is with deep sadness that we share the news that Professor DR Fraser Taylor passed away on 22 March 2025. Professor Taylor had a long and distinguished career, advancing the role of maps with profound impact to social, cultural, and environmental issues. Read more about his life-time contributions.
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