# Medal of Michael Mercator of Venloo

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## Artwork

- Artist: [HAGENAUER, Friedrich](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/hagenauer-friedrich-r46f9258268ea3d>)
- Date: 1501-1550
- Technique: Bronze

## Commentary

Michael Mercator of Venloo \(c. 1491-1544\)\) was a Netherlandish medallist. who came to England in 1527, where he gained the good grace of Henry VIII who knighted him in 1539.

## Attribution

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