Gerard Mercator (1512-1594) was a Flemish cartographer, geographer, and mathematician who is best known for his pioneering work in the field of cartography. He is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of cartography and is particularly famous for his creation of the first modern atlas, which was published in 1595, a year after his death.
Mercator was born in Rupelmonde, Flanders (now part of Belgium), in 1512. He was educated at a local school, and then went on to study mathematics, geography, and cartography at the University of Leuven. He also studied under Gemma Frisius, a prominent mathematician and cartographer of the time.
In 1537, Mercator began working as a cartographer, and over the next few years, he produced a number of maps and atlases for clients throughout Europe. He became known for his innovative approach to map-making, which involved using a more...
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