Gerardus Mercator Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Gerardus Mercator 05/03/1512   -   02/12/1594

Gerardus Mercator Introduction:

Gerardus Mercator was a famous Flemish cartographer during the Renaissance period. This biography profiles his childhood, life, work, achievements and timeline.

Gerardus Mercator Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: Belgian Men
  • Died At Age: 82
  • Sun Sign: Pisces
  • Also Known As: Gerardus Mercator De Rupelmonde
  • Born In: Rupelmonde, County Of Flanders (in Modern-day Belgium)
  • Famous As: Cartographer
  • Spouse/Ex-: Barbara Sckellen, Gertrude Vierlings
  • Father: Hubert Kremer
  • Mother: Emerentia
  • Died On: December 2, 1594
  • Place Of Death: Duisburg, United Duchies Of Jülich-Cleves-Berg (modern-day Germany)
  • Bio: Gerardus Mercator Was A Famous Flemish Cartographer During The Renaissance Period. This Biography Profiles His Childhood, Life, Work, Achievements And Timeline.