Arnold Mercator

Arnold Mercator (1537–1587) was a cartographer, mathematician and philologist.

Arnold Mercator in brief

Born
1537
Died
1587
Known for
cartographer, mathematician and philologist
Place of birth
Leuven
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Overview

Born at Leuven in 1537, died at Duisburg in 1587.

In detail

the recorded working language is German.

The field of work recorded is cartography.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Duisburg. Positions recorded include alderman.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Arnold Mercator”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q695779: Arnold Mercator

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