Gerardus Mercator's famous hairstyles

Everything you need to know about his classic look.

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Check out Gerardus Mercator's haircuts throughout his career:

Gerardus Mercator had a variety of different hairstyles during his lifetime. He reached fame as a talented mathematician, geographer, philosopher, theologian, cartographer, inventor and Q27919609. However, the cartographer, philosopher and mathematician was mainly known for his incomparable fashion sense and his charming character. Before his tragic demise at age 82 he was again and again featured in tabloids because of his outstanding hair and looks. Check out Gerardus Mercator's famous hairstyles right here:

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