Gerardus Mercator
(1512-1594)

Flemish geographer, cosmographer and cartographer (1512–1594) – Gerardus Mercator was born in Rupelmonde (Town in Kruibeke, Belgium) on March 5th, 1512 and died in Duisburg (City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany) on December 2nd, 1594 at the age of 82. Today Gerardus Mercator would be 512 years old.

Age

how old was Gerardus Mercator when he died?

Gerardus Mercator died in 1594 at the age of 82.

Biographical data

Birthday	March 5th, 1512 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Rupelmonde Town in Kruibeke, Belgium
Death Date	December 2nd, 1594 (Friday)
Death place	Duisburg City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Pisces (The Fish) ♓
Chinese Zodiac	Monkey 猴

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Gerardus Mercator

Birthday

When was Gerardus Mercator born?

Gerardus Mercator was born on March 5th, 1512.

Death

When did Gerardus Mercator die?

Gerardus Mercator died on December 2nd, 1594 at the age of 82 in Duisburg (City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany). Today Gerardus Mercator would be 512 years old.