Gillis Valckenier

Dutch politician (1623-1680)
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Gillis Valckenier

Summary

Gillis Valckenier is a human[1]. He was born in Amsterdam[2]. He was born on August 13, 1623[3]. He died in Amsterdam[4]. He died on November 6, 1680[5]. He worked as a politician[6], mayor[7], and Schöffe[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Gillis Valckenier's place of birth was Amsterdam[2].
  • Gillis Valckenier died in Amsterdam[4].
  • Gillis Valckenier was born on August 13, 1623[3].
  • Gillis Valckenier was born on 1624[10].
  • Gillis Valckenier died on November 6, 1680[5].
  • Gillis Valckenier died on November 3, 1680[11].
  • Gillis Valckenier died on 1680[12].
  • Gillis Valckenier's father was Wouter Gilliszoon Valckenier[13].
  • Gillis Valckenier's mother was Catharina van Drongen[14].
  • Among Gillis Valckenier's spouses was Jacoba Ranst[15].
  • A child of Gillis Valckenier was Wouter Valckenier[16].
  • A child of Gillis Valckenier was Pieter Ranst Valckenier[17].
  • Gillis Valckenier held citizenship in Dutch Republic[18].
  • Gillis Valckenier's professions included politician[6].
  • Gillis Valckenier's professions included mayor[7].
  • Gillis Valckenier worked as a Schöffe[8].
  • Gillis Valckenier held the position of mayor of Amsterdam[19].
  • Gillis Valckenier held the position of mayor of Amsterdam[20].
  • Gillis Valckenier held the position of mayor of Amsterdam[21].
  • Gillis Valckenier held the position of mayor of Amsterdam[22].
  • Gillis Valckenier held the position of mayor of Amsterdam[23].
  • Gillis Valckenier held the position of mayor of Amsterdam[24].
  • Gillis Valckenier was a member of Amsterdam Vroedschap[25].
  • Gillis Valckenier is recorded as male[26].
  • Gillis Valckenier's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Gillis Valckenier was born in Amsterdam[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 13, 1623[3] and 1624[10]. His father was Wouter Gilliszoon Valckenier[13]. His mother was Catharina van Drongen[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], mayor[7], and Schöffe[8]. Positions held include mayor of Amsterdam[19], a public office[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1383[30] and council member[31], a position[32].

Personal Life

Among Gillis Valckenier's spouses was Jacoba Ranst[15]. Children include Wouter Valckenier[16], 1650–1707[33] and Pieter Ranst Valckenier[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 6, 1680[5], November 3, 1680[11], and 1680[12]. Gillis Valckenier died in Amsterdam[4].

Why It Matters

Gillis Valckenier ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Gillis Valckenier born?

Gillis Valckenier was born in Amsterdam[2].

Where did Gillis Valckenier die?

Gillis Valckenier died in Amsterdam[4].

Who were Gillis Valckenier's parents?

Gillis Valckenier's father was Wouter Gilliszoon Valckenier[13]. Gillis Valckenier's mother was Catharina van Drongen[14].

Who was Gillis Valckenier married to?

Gillis Valckenier's spouses include Jacoba Ranst[15].

What did Gillis Valckenier do for work?

Gillis Valckenier worked as politician[6], mayor[7], and Schöffe[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  24. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [12] ↑ . 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. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-09-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → politician, mayor, Schöffe
    Position held → mayor of Amsterdam, mayor of Amsterdam, mayor of Amsterdam +4
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  2. 13w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14608 → 1027233643
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Gillis, Gilles
    Place of birth → Amsterdam
    Child → Wouter Valckenier, Pieter Ranst Valckenier
    Aliases → —
    + 15 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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