Deceased
Q6353
Gerardus Mercator
Flemish geographer, cosmographer and cartographer (1512–1594)
Born: March 5, 1512
(1512)
· Rupelmonde
Died: December 2, 1594
(1594)
· Duisburg
Age at death: 82 years
| Nationality | Holy Roman Empire, Habsburg Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Occupation | writer, university teacher, philosopher, inventor, mathematician, theologian, publisher, cartographer, cosmographer, instrument maker, globe maker, copper engraver, draftsperson |
| Field of work | mathematics, philosophy, theology, geography, cartography |
| Education | Old University of Leuven, Brethren of the Common Life |
| Employer | Old University of Leuven |
| Position held | cosmographer |
| Gender | male |
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Source: Wikidata Q6353