Caspar Commelin

Dutch historian (1636-1693)
Person human Q61016712
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Caspar Commelin

Summary

Caspar Commelin is a human[1]. He was born in Amsterdam[2]. He was born on February 28, 1636[3]. He died in Amsterdam[4]. He died on May 15, 1693[5]. He worked as a historian[6], engraver[7], and publisher[8].

Key Facts

  • Caspar Commelin's place of birth was Amsterdam[2].
  • Caspar Commelin passed away in Amsterdam[4].
  • Caspar Commelin was born on February 28, 1636[3].
  • Caspar Commelin died on May 15, 1693[5].
  • Caspar Commelin's father was Isaac Commelin[9].
  • A child of Caspar Commelin was Caspar Commelijn[10].
  • Caspar Commelin worked as a historian[6].
  • Caspar Commelin worked as an engraver[7].
  • Caspar Commelin's professions included publisher[8].
  • Caspar Commelin is recorded as male[11].
  • Caspar Commelin's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Caspar Commelin's given name is recorded as Caspar[13].
  • Caspar Commelin's work location is recorded as Amsterdam[14].
  • Caspar Commelin's depicted by is recorded as Portrait of Caspar Commelin, bookseller, newspaper publisher and author of the official history of Amsterdam 'Beschrijvinghe van Amsterdam'of 1693[15].
  • Caspar Commelin's described by source is recorded as Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers[16].
  • Caspar Commelin's different from is recorded as Caspar Commelijn[17].
  • Caspar Commelin's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Scheepvaartmuseum Wikidataproject[18].
  • Caspar Commelin's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[19].

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Origins and Family

Caspar Commelin was born in Amsterdam[2]. He was born on February 28, 1636[3]. His father was Isaac Commelin[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], engraver[7], and publisher[8].

Personal Life

A child of Caspar Commelin was Caspar Commelijn[10].

Death and Burial

Caspar Commelin died on May 15, 1693[5]. He passed away in Amsterdam[4].

FAQs

Where was Caspar Commelin born?

Caspar Commelin was born in Amsterdam[2].

Where did Caspar Commelin die?

Caspar Commelin died in Amsterdam[4].

Who were Caspar Commelin's parents?

Caspar Commelin's father was Isaac Commelin[9].

What did Caspar Commelin do for work?

Caspar Commelin worked as historian[6], engraver[7], and publisher[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . Open Library. Retrieved . bib.ub.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . Open Library. Retrieved . bib.ub.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation historian, engraver, publisher
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32119|batch #32119]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (32)"
  2. 13w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Caspar
    Depicted by Portrait of Caspar Commelin, bookseller, newspaper publisher and author of the official history of Amsterdam 'Beschrijvinghe van Amsterdam'of 1693
    Open library id OL2509427A
    Swedish open cultural heritage uri LSH/agents/61444
    + 39 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30851|batch #30851]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (7)"
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