Cornelis Galle the Elder
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Summary
Cornelis Galle the Elder was born on January 1, 1576[1], in Antwerp[2]. He died on March 29, 1650[3], in Antwerp[4]. He worked as a printmaker[5], printseller[6], graphic artist[7], artist[8], and copper engraver[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (85 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1571[11]
- Date of death: 1633[12]
- Father: Philip Galle[13]
- Child: Cornelis Galle the Younger[14]
- Country of citizenship: Southern Netherlands[15]
- Occupation: print publisher[16], draftsperson[17]
- Student: Cornelis van Tienen[18]
- Member of: Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: Cornelis Galle (I)[21]
- Family name: Galle[22]
- Given name: Cornelis[23]
- Work location: Rome[24], Antwerp[25]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[26], Het Gulden Cabinet[27], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[28], BEIC Digital Library[29], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[30], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[31], Niederländisches Künstler-Lexikon auf Grund archivalischer Forschungen[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[33]
- Commons Creator page: Cornelis Galle (I)[34]
- Different from: Cornelis Galle the Younger[35]
Why It Matters
Cornelis Galle the Elder has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Cornelis Galle the Elder born?
Cornelis Galle the Elder was born in Antwerp[2].
Where did Cornelis Galle the Elder die?
Cornelis Galle the Elder passed away in Antwerp[4].
Who were Cornelis Galle the Elder's parents?
Cornelis Galle the Elder's father was Philip Galle[13].
What did Cornelis Galle the Elder do for work?
Cornelis Galle the Elder worked as a printmaker[5], printseller[6], graphic artist[7], artist[8], and copper engraver[9].