Hans Leu the Younger

Swiss painter and soldier from Zurich, 1490-1531
Person human Q18511864
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Summary

Hans Leu the Younger was born on January 1, 1490[1], in Zurich[2]. He died on October 24, 1531[3], in Menzingen[4]. He worked as a painter[5], military personnel[6], draftsperson[7], and artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: January 1, 1488[10]
  • Date of death: October 24, 1531[11]
  • Father: Hans Leu the Elder[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Commons category: Hans Leu d. J.[15]
  • Family name: Leu[16]
  • Given name: Hans[17]
  • Work location: Zurich[18]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Zurich[19]
  • Commons Creator page: Hans Leu d. J.[20]
  • Name in native language: Hans Leu[21]
  • Different from: Hans Leu the Elder[22]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[23]
  • Has works in the collection: Städel Museum[24], Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen[25], Kunstmuseum Basel[26], Kunsthaus Zürich[27], Statens Museum for Kunst[28]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[29]
  • Artist files at: Frick Art Research Library[30]
  • P14585: 83551[31]

Why It Matters

Hans Leu the Younger has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Hans Leu the Younger born?

Hans Leu the Younger's place of birth was Zurich[2].

Where did Hans Leu the Younger die?

Hans Leu the Younger died in Menzingen[4].

Who were Hans Leu the Younger's parents?

Hans Leu the Younger's father was Hans Leu the Elder[12].

What did Hans Leu the Younger do for work?

Hans Leu the Younger worked as a painter[5], military personnel[6], draftsperson[7], and artist[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . api.smk.dk. Retrieved . api.smk.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Collectie Boijmans Online. Retrieved . boijmans.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . api.smk.dk. Retrieved . api.smk.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] ↑ . api.smk.dk. Retrieved . api.smk.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . SIKART. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . api.smk.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Collectie Boijmans Online. Retrieved . boijmans.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . api.smk.dk. Retrieved . api.smk.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23h ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['commons', 'en', 'es', 'fr', 'it', 'pl', 'ru']
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  2. 8w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-08-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Museum-digital id → 224659, 275810
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  5. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases → —
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    Place of death → Menzingen
    Family name → Leu
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