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Gerardus Mercator
Flemish geographer, cosmographer and cartographer (1512–1594)
Works are in the public domain
Biography
Nationality
Holy Roman Empire
Gender
male
Date of birth
March 5, 1512
Occupation
mathematician, inventor, geographer, cartographer, theologian, university teacher, philosopher, globe maker, instrument maker, cosmographer, writer
Place of birth
Rupelmonde
Country of birth
Belgium
Date of death
December 2, 1594
Age
82