Hieronymus Wierix

Flemish engraver and draughtsman (1553–1619)
Person human Q2778104
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Hieronymus Wierix

Summary

Hieronymus Wierix is a human[1]. He was born in Antwerp[2]. He was born on January 1, 1553[3]. He died in Antwerp[4]. He died on November 1, 1619[5]. He worked as a printmaker[6], draftsperson[7], and visual artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Antwerp[2], Hieronymus Wierix…
  • Hieronymus Wierix died in Antwerp[4].
  • Hieronymus Wierix was born on January 1, 1553[3].
  • Hieronymus Wierix died on November 1, 1619[5].
  • Hieronymus Wierix's father was Q136165026[10].
  • Hieronymus Wierix held citizenship in Southern Netherlands[11].
  • Hieronymus Wierix worked as a printmaker[6].
  • Hieronymus Wierix worked as a draftsperson[7].
  • Hieronymus Wierix's professions included visual artist[8].
  • A notable student of Hieronymus Wierix was Abraham van Merlen[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Hieronymus Wierix is Death of St. Cecilia[13].
  • Hieronymus Wierix is recorded as male[14].
  • Hieronymus Wierix's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Hieronymus Wierix's family is recorded as Wierix family[16].
  • Hieronymus Wierix's Commons category is recorded as Hieronymus Wierix[17].
  • Hieronymus Wierix's family name is recorded as Q113688271[18].
  • Hieronymus Wierix's given name is recorded as Hieronymus[19].
  • Hieronymus Wierix's work location is recorded as Antwerp[20].
  • Hieronymus Wierix's described by source is recorded as Het Gulden Cabinet[21].
  • Hieronymus Wierix's described by source is recorded as Schilder-boeck[22].
  • Hieronymus Wierix's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[23].
  • Hieronymus Wierix's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Dutch[24].
  • Hieronymus Wierix's Commons Creator page is recorded as Hieronymus Wierix[25].
  • Hieronymus Wierix's sibling is recorded as Johannes Wierix[26].
  • Hieronymus Wierix's sibling is recorded as Anton Wierix II[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Hieronymus Wierix's place of birth was Antwerp[2]. He was born on January 1, 1553[3]. His father was Q136165026[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include printmaker[6], draftsperson[7], and visual artist[8]. A notable student of Hieronymus Wierix was Abraham van Merlen[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Hieronymus Wierix is Death of St. Cecilia[13].

Death and Burial

Hieronymus Wierix died on November 1, 1619[5]. He died in Antwerp[4].

Why It Matters

Hieronymus Wierix ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Hieronymus Wierix born?

Born in Antwerp[2], Hieronymus Wierix…

Where did Hieronymus Wierix die?

Hieronymus Wierix passed away in Antwerp[4].

Who were Hieronymus Wierix's parents?

Hieronymus Wierix's father was Q136165026[10].

What did Hieronymus Wierix do for work?

Hieronymus Wierix worked as printmaker[6], draftsperson[7], and visual artist[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . museabrugge.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . museabrugge.be. Retrieved . museabrugge.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . museabrugge.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library, WikiProject New York Public Library
    Sex or gender male
    Aliases
    Sibling Johannes Wierix, Anton Wierix II
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