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Egor Pavlovich Manganari was a distinguished Russian naval officer, hydrographer, and cartographer, renowned for his contributions to the cartographic and hydrographic study of the Black Sea during the 19th century.

Born in 1796 into a Greek family settled in the Russian Empire, Manganari pursued a career in naval service, where his expertise in navigation, geodesy, and hydrography distinguished him as a leading figure in Russian cartographic efforts.

Manganari's work focused on improving maritime navigation and the scientific understanding of the Black Sea region. His surveys, particularly along the northern and western coasts of the Black Sea, were instrumental in the creation of the Atlas of the Black Sea, published by the Hydrographic Department in Nikolaev in 1841. This atlas was a landmark in Russian cartography, representing the first comprehensive study of the Black Sea based on triangulation methods. It served as a critical navigational resource for the Russian Navy until the late 19th century.

Throughout his career, Manganari worked under prominent naval commanders, including Admiral Alexey Greig and Admiral Mikhail Lazarev, who recognized his talents in cartography and entrusted him with significant hydrographic assignments.