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Gerardus Mercator
Gerardus Mercator was born on March 15, 1512 in Rupelmonde and died on December 2, 1594, aged 82.
Born
March 15, 1512
Gerardus Mercator died aged 82.
Died: December 2, 1594
Source:
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Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.
- Birthplace
- Rupelmonde
- Professions
- theologian, draftsperson, university teacher, copper engraver, instrument maker, publisher, philosopher, globe maker, inventor, cartographer, mathematician, geographer, writer, cosmographer
- Citizenship
- Habsburg Netherlands
More about Gerardus Mercator
- Zodiac sign
- Pisces
- Birth name
- Gerard De Kremer
All birth date sources
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- MacTutor History of Mathematics archive
- Biografisch Portaal
- Spanish Biographical Dictionary
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- RKDartists
- Benezit Dictionary of Artists
- BnF authorities
- Find a Grave
- SNAC
- ECARTICO
- Integrated Authority File
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Quick answers
When was Gerardus Mercator born?
Gerardus Mercator was born on March 15, 1512 in Rupelmonde and died on December 2, 1594, aged 82.
How old was Gerardus Mercator when they died?
Gerardus Mercator died aged 82.