Edward Wright

Edward Wright was a 16th-century English mathematician and cartographer known for his work in navigation and mapmaking. He developed accurate methods for measuring distances on maps and created improved world maps that better represented the Earth's geography. His most notable contributions include refinements to the Mercator projection, a way of displaying the globe on a flat surface that helps navigators plot straight-line courses. Wright's innovations advanced navigation during the Age of Exploration, enabling sailors to travel more reliably across vast oceans. His work combined mathematical precision with practical applications, making him an important figure in the history of geography and navigation.