The title "Father of Cartography" is often attributed to Gerardus Mercator, a 16th-century Flemish geographer and cartographer. He is best known for creating the Mercator projection, a revolutionary map projection that allowed for accurate navigation by preserving angles, making it particularly useful for maritime purposes. His work laid the foundation for modern mapmaking and significantly influenced the field of cartography.
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