Jan Six VII

Dutch art historian (1857-1926)
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Summary

Jan Six VII is a human[1]. He was born in Amsterdam[2]. He was born on February 2, 1857[3]. He passed away in Amsterdam[4]. He died on December 8, 1926[5]. He worked as a classical archaeologist[6], university teacher[7], art historian[8], and art collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jan Six VII's place of birth was Amsterdam[2].
  • Jan Six VII passed away in Amsterdam[4].
  • Jan Six VII was born on February 2, 1857[3].
  • Jan Six VII died on December 8, 1926[5].
  • Jan Six VII's father was Jan Pieter Six VI[11].
  • Jan Six VII's mother was Catharina Teding van Berkhout[12].
  • A child of Jan Six VII was Pieter Jacob Six[13].
  • A child of Jan Six VII was Jan Six (VIII) van Hillegom[14].
  • A child of Jan Six VII was Catharina Isabella Six[15].
  • A child of Jan Six VII was Gijsbert Christiaan Six[16].
  • Jan Six VII held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[17].
  • Dutch was Jan Six VII's native language[18].
  • Jan Six VII worked as a classical archaeologist[6].
  • Jan Six VII's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Jan Six VII worked as an art historian[8].
  • Jan Six VII worked as an art collector[9].
  • Jan Six VII held the position of Rector of the university of Amsterdam[19].
  • Jan Six VII was employed by University of Amsterdam[20].
  • Jan Six VII was employed by University of Amsterdam[21].
  • Jan Six VII was employed by University of Amsterdam[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Jan Six VII is Catalogus der verzameling schilderijen en familie-portretten van de heeren Jhr. P.H. Six van Vromade, Jhr. Dr. J. Six, en Jhr. W. Six wegens verbouwing in het Stedelijk Museum van Amsterdam[23].
  • Jan Six VII was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[24].
  • Jan Six VII is recorded as male[25].
  • Jan Six VII's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Jan Six VII's family is recorded as Six family[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Amsterdam[2], Jan Six VII… he was born on February 2, 1857[3]. His father was Jan Pieter Six VI[11]. His mother was Catharina Teding van Berkhout[12]. Dutch was his native language[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical archaeologist[6], university teacher[7], art historian[8], and art collector[9]. Employers include University of Amsterdam[20], a university[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1632[30], headquartered in Amsterdam[31]. Jan Six VII held the position of Rector of the university of Amsterdam[19].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Jan Six VII is Catalogus der verzameling schilderijen en familie-portretten van de heeren Jhr. P.H. Six van Vromade, Jhr. Dr. J. Six, en Jhr. W. Six wegens verbouwing in het Stedelijk Museum van Amsterdam[23].

Personal Life

Children include Pieter Jacob Six[13], a resistance fighter[32], 1895–1986[33], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[34], awarded the Knight of the Military Order of William, 4th class[35]; Jan Six (VIII) van Hillegom[14], a brewer[36], 1891–1961[37], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[38]; Catharina Isabella Six[15], a curator[39], 1897–1986[40], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[41]; and Gijsbert Christiaan Six[16], an architect[42], 1892–1975[43], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[44].

Death and Burial

Jan Six VII died on December 8, 1926[5]. He died in Amsterdam[4].

Why It Matters

Jan Six VII ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Jan Six VII born?

Born in Amsterdam[2].

Where did Jan Six VII die?

Jan Six VII passed away in Amsterdam[4].

Who were Jan Six VII's parents?

Jan Six VII's father was Jan Pieter Six VI[11]. Jan Six VII's mother was Catharina Teding van Berkhout[12].

What did Jan Six VII do for work?

Jan Six VII worked as classical archaeologist[6], university teacher[7], art historian[8], and art collector[9].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Album Academicum. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [17] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  17. [8] ↑ . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Album Academicum. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Album Academicum. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Album Academicum. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] ↑ . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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