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Mercator, Gerardus (1512–1594)
(b.
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Rupelmonde, Flanders, 5 March 1512; d. Duisburg, Germany, 2 December 1594)
geography.
Mercator’s family name was Kremer, but he latinized it on entering the University of Louvain in 1530. Philosophy and theology were his principal subjects at Louvain, and he retained a concern with these matters throughout his life.
Soon after his graduation he became concerned with mathematics and astronomy, studied these subjects informally under the guidance of Gemma Frisius, and acquired considerable skills as an engraver.
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His first known work was a globe, made in 1536; the following sear he published his first map—of Palestine. Mercator was a man of many talents, well versed in mathematics, astronomy, geography, and theology, and was also a great artist whose contributions to calligraphy and engraving influenced several generations of artisans.
His lasting fame rests on his contributions to mapmaking: he was undoubtedly the most influential of cartog