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Gerardus Mercator’s Groundbreaking Projection

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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In 15 54, mercater made a map of britain that has raised some questions. He didn't note several bishoprics that henry the eighth had established after breaking with rome and establishing himself as head of the church of england two decades prior. In 15 64, he was appointed court cosmographer to duke vilhelm of cleve. A few years later, he made his most famous map projection. And will get to that after a sponsor break.

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