Gillis van Breen

Dutch printmaker (1560-1602)
Person human Q18511665
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Gillis van Breen

Summary

Gillis van Breen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Antwerp[2]. He was born on January 1, 1560[3]. He passed away in Haarlem[4]. He died on January 1, 1602[5]. He worked as a printmaker[6], painter[7], printer[8], and copper engraver[9]. He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Gillis van Breen's place of birth was Antwerp[2].
  • Gillis van Breen passed away in Haarlem[4].
  • Gillis van Breen was born on January 1, 1560[3].
  • Gillis van Breen was born on 1560[11].
  • Gillis van Breen died on January 1, 1602[5].
  • Gillis van Breen held citizenship in Spanish Netherlands[12].
  • Gillis van Breen worked as a printmaker[6].
  • Gillis van Breen's professions included painter[7].
  • Gillis van Breen's professions included printer[8].
  • Gillis van Breen worked as a copper engraver[9].
  • Gillis van Breen is recorded as male[13].
  • Gillis van Breen's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Gillis van Breen's Commons category is recorded as Gillis van Breen[15].
  • Gillis van Breen's given name is recorded as Gillis[16].
  • Gillis van Breen's Commons gallery is recorded as Gillis van Breen[17].
  • Gillis van Breen's work location is recorded as Haarlem[18].
  • Gillis van Breen's work location is recorded as Cologne[19].
  • Gillis van Breen's Commons Creator page is recorded as Gillis van Breen[20].
  • Gillis van Breen's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[21].
  • Gillis van Breen's has works in the collection is recorded as Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen[22].
  • Gillis van Breen's has works in the collection is recorded as Statens Museum for Kunst[23].
  • Gillis van Breen's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[24].
  • Gillis van Breen's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[25].
  • Gillis van Breen's artist files at is recorded as Frick Art Research Library[26].
  • Gillis van Breen's P14608 is recorded as 1029620938[27].

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Origins and Family

Gillis van Breen was born in Antwerp[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1560[3] and 1560[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include printmaker[6], painter[7], printer[8], and copper engraver[9].

Death and Burial

Gillis van Breen died on January 1, 1602[5]. He passed away in Haarlem[4].

Why It Matters

Gillis van Breen is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

FAQs

Where was Gillis van Breen born?

Born in Antwerp[2], Gillis van Breen…

Where did Gillis van Breen die?

Gillis van Breen passed away in Haarlem[4].

What did Gillis van Breen do for work?

Gillis van Breen worked as printmaker[6], painter[7], printer[8], and copper engraver[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Trivialist · 2026-09-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → 4823-615D-D571-AF47-3E49
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  2. 13w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14608 → 1029620938
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  3. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of death → +1602-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Imported from → —
    Met constituent id → 79242
    Sex or gender → male
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