Gerardus Mercator (March 5, 1512 – December 2, 1594) is remembered for the Mercator projection world map. The Mercator projection is a cylindrical map projection that became the standard map for nautical purposes due to its ability to represent lines of constant course.
The development of the Mercator projection represented a major breakthrough in the nautical cartography of the 16th century. At Mercator XXI, we strive to bring this same level of innovation and creativity to today’s global marketplace.