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Gerardus Mercator

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Gerardus Mercator was a renowned Flemish cartographer and geographer, widely known for his pioneering work in cartography and his creation of the Mercator projection, a cylindrical map projection. Born in 1512, Mercator's maps revolutionized navigation during the Age of Discovery and continue to be influential in modern cartography.

Sample Sentences:

1. Gerardus Mercator's maps provided sailors with a more accurate representation of the earth's surface, improving navigation.
2. Students studying geography often learn about the significant contributions of Gerardus Mercator.
3. The Mercator projection, invented by Gerardus Mercator, has distortions at the poles but remains useful for navigation purposes.

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