Abraham Begeyn

Dutch painter (1637-1697)
Person human Q2148044
Abraham Begeyn
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Summary

Abraham Begeyn is a human[1]. His place of birth was Leiden[2]. He was born on January 1, 1637[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on June 11, 1697[5]. He worked as a painter[6] and artist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Abraham Begeyn was born in Leiden[2].
  • Abraham Begeyn died in Berlin[4].
  • Abraham Begeyn was born on January 1, 1637[3].
  • Abraham Begeyn died on June 11, 1697[5].
  • Abraham Begeyn held citizenship in Dutch Republic[9].
  • Abraham Begeyn's professions included painter[6].
  • Abraham Begeyn's professions included artist[7].
  • Abraham Begeyn held the position of court painter[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Abraham Begeyn is The Quarry[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Abraham Begeyn is Plundering[12].
  • Abraham Begeyn is recorded as male[13].
  • Abraham Begeyn's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Abraham Begeyn's genre is landscape painting[15].
  • Abraham Begeyn's genre is still life[16].
  • Abraham Begeyn's Commons category is recorded as Abraham Jansz. Begeyn[17].
  • Abraham Begeyn's given name is recorded as Abraham[18].
  • Abraham Begeyn's described by source is recorded as The Great Theatre of Dutch Painters[19].
  • Abraham Begeyn's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[20].
  • Abraham Begeyn's described by source is recorded as The Lives of Dutch painters and paintresses[21].
  • Abraham Begeyn's described by source is recorded as The New Theatre of Dutch Painters[22].
  • Abraham Begeyn's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Dutch[23].
  • Abraham Begeyn's Commons Creator page is recorded as Abraham Jansz. Begeyn[24].
  • Abraham Begeyn's name in native language is recorded as Abraham Begeyn[25].
  • Abraham Begeyn's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[26].
  • Abraham Begeyn's has works in the collection is recorded as National Gallery of Victoria[27].

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Origins and Family

Abraham Begeyn's place of birth was Leiden[2]. He was born on January 1, 1637[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6] and artist[7]. Abraham Begeyn held the position of court painter[10].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Quarry[11], a painting[28], founded in 1660[29] and Plundering[12], a painting[30], in Netherlands[31], founded in 1673[32].

Death and Burial

Abraham Begeyn died on June 11, 1697[5]. He died in Berlin[4].

Why It Matters

Abraham Begeyn ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 105 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Abraham Begeyn born?

Abraham Begeyn's place of birth was Leiden[2].

Where did Abraham Begeyn die?

Abraham Begeyn died in Berlin[4].

What did Abraham Begeyn do for work?

Abraham Begeyn worked as painter[6] and artist[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21d ago · Trivialist · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → 9D1C-4D1E-915F-5C32-780C
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  2. 14w ago · Hannolans · 2026-07-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → The Great Theatre of Dutch Painters, Nordisk familjebok, The Lives of Dutch painters and paintresses +1
    Notable work → —
    Sex or gender → male
    Occupation → painter, artist
    + 19 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ Has works in the collection: Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Add works in collection based on a work"
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