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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:physicist
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:Flemish_Renaissance
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gptkbp:born
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1512-03-05
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gptkbp:child
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gptkb:Anna_Mercator
gptkb:Euphrosina_Mercator
Johannes Mercator Jr.
Michaël Mercator
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gptkbp:contribution
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gptkb:hospital
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gptkbp:died
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1594-12-02
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gptkbp:education
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gptkb:University_of_Louvain
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gptkbp:field
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geography
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gptkbp:field_of_study
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gptkb:physicist
gptkb:Mathematician
gptkb:observatory
geodesy
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gptkbp:full_name
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gptkb:Gerardus_Mercator
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Johannes Mercator
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gptkbp:influence
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geographic education
map design
navigation techniques
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gptkbp:influenced
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modern mapmaking
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Ptolemy
gptkb:Abraham_Ortelius
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gptkbp:invention
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cylindrical map projection
Mercator's compass
Mercator's projection
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gptkbp:known_for
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Mercator projection
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gptkbp:legacy
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influence on cartography
influence on scientific exploration
influence on geography
influence on navigation
influence on maritime navigation
Mercator projection still used today
influence on education in geography
influence on geographic information systems (GIS)
influence on global mapping
influence on mapmaking
influence on spatial understanding
influence on visual representation of data
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gptkbp:nationality
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Flemish
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gptkbp:notable_work
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gptkb:Photographer
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gptkbp:occupation
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gptkb:physicist
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gptkbp:spouse
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gptkb:Euphrosina_Mercator
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gptkbp:work_location
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gptkb:Duisburg
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Gerardus_Mercator
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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