Rumold Mercator

Rumold Mercator (1545–1599) was a German cartographer.

Also recorded as Rumolus Mercator.

Rumold Mercator in brief

Born
1545
Died
1599
Known for
cartographer
Place of birth
Leuven
Contents

Overview

Born at Leuven in 1545, died at Duisburg in 1599.

In detail

training under Gerardus Mercator is recorded. the recorded working language is Latin and Dutch.

Places of work recorded in the authority are England.

Work by Rumold Mercator is recorded in the collections of Het Scheepvaartmuseum.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

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

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q68441: Rumold Mercator

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