NICHOLAS MERCATOR

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 1/1/1620     Death: 1/14/1687

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

Nicholas (Nikolaus) Mercator, also known by his German name Kauffmann, was a 17th-century mathematician.

NOTABLE WORK

Mercator series

WHY THEY MATTER

Nicholas Mercator, also known as Nikolaus Kauffmann, was a 17th-century mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of mathematics during his time. His work was intellectually unique and groundbreaking due to his innovative approaches and advancements in mathematical theories and calculations. Mercator's contributions helped shape the development of mathematics during the 17th century.

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