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feb 24, 1569 - Mercator, Gerardus

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In 1569 he invented a type of map for seamen with perpendicular longitudes and latitudes, the now famous Mercator projection. In addition, he made remarkably detailed and accurate maps of western and southern Europe, which he designed, engraved and published.

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10 Jan 2018

Date:

feb 24, 1569
Now
~ 455 years ago