
Flemish geographer, cosmographer and cartographer (1512–1594)
1512 — 1594
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Profession
Flemish geographer, cosmographer and cartographer (1512–1594)
Born
March 15, 1512
Died
1594 (age ~82)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
writer, mathematician, inventor
1512
Born in Rupelmonde (1512-03-15)
1527
EducationStudied at Brethren of the Common Life (1527–1530)
1530
EducationStudied at Old University of Leuven (1530–1532)
1564
Positioncosmographer
1594
Died in Duisburg
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Gerardus Mercator was a Flemish geographer, cosmographer and cartographer. He is most renowned for creating the 1569 world map based on a new projection which represented sailing courses of constant bearing as straight lines—an innovation that is still employed in nautical charts.
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Gerardus Mercator was a Flemish geographer, cosmographer and cartographer. He is most renowned for creating the 1569 world map based on a new projection which represented sailing courses of constant bearing as straight lines—an innovation that is still employed in nautical charts.
The name Gerhard means "a male given name, equivalent to English Gerard; diminutive form Gert". It is of German origin.
Gerhard Mercator was born on March 15, 1512.
Gerhard Mercator died in 1594, at approximately 82 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English Gerard; diminutive form Gert
The name Gerhard is of German origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English Gerard; diminutive form Gert". It is traditionally a male name.
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Gerhard — March 15, 1512
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
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