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IRLANDIAE REGNUM VIII.iii
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This map of the southern part of Ireland forms
part of a map of the island 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.
Title: IRLANDIAE REGNUM VIII.iii
Description:
This map of the southern part of Ireland forms
part of a map of the island 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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