Jan Leeghwater
Dutch architect and engineer (1575–1650)
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Summary
Jan Leeghwater was born on January 1, 1575[1], in Graft-De Rijp[2]. He died on January 1, 1650[3], in Amsterdam[4]. He worked as a civil engineer[5], engineer[6], millwright[7], hydraulic engineer[8], and map drawer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Dutch Republic[11]
- Occupation: carpenter[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Commons category: Jan Adriaanszoon Leeghwater[14]
- Given name: Jan[15]
- Pseudonym: Leeghwater[16]
- Work location: Amsterdam[17]
- Described by source: Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers[18]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[19]
- Different from: Jan Adriaan Leegwater[20]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1600[21]
- End of work period: January 1, 1650[22]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Scheepvaartmuseum Wikidataproject[23]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[24]
Why It Matters
Jan Leeghwater has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
FAQs
Where was Jan Leeghwater born?
Jan Leeghwater's place of birth was Graft-De Rijp[2].
Where did Jan Leeghwater die?
Jan Leeghwater died in Amsterdam[4].
What did Jan Leeghwater do for work?
Jan Leeghwater worked as a civil engineer[5], engineer[6], millwright[7], hydraulic engineer[8], and map drawer[9].