Mercator Cooper
American whaler (1803-1872) · United States · On the map · Historical Figures · Died at 69
Mercator Cooper was a ship's captain who is credited with the first formal American visit near Edo, Japan and the first formal landing on the mainland East Antarctica.
Mercator Cooper is read about 14 times a day, in 9 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 23 September 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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About this person
Country
United States
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1803 to 1872 · aged 69
