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SCOTIAE REGNUM V.iii

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This map of Scotland in two section is by Gerard Mercator.It dates from 1595 and was published in Duisburg by Rumold Mercator, Gerard's son. Gerard Mercator was one of the greatest map makers ever known. He started his career as a professional instrument maker after finishing a masters degree at Louvain University and studying advanced mathematics. By the 1560’s he was developing a new form of navigational projection.
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Title: SCOTIAE REGNUM V.iii
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This map of Scotland in two section is by Gerard Mercator.
It dates from 1595 and was published in Duisburg by Rumold Mercator, Gerard's son.
Gerard Mercator was one of the greatest map makers ever known.
He started his career as a professional instrument maker after finishing a masters degree at Louvain University and studying advanced mathematics.
By the 1560’s he was developing a new form of navigational projection.

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