Joannes de Laet
Dutch geographer
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Summary
Joannes de Laet was born on January 1, 1581[1], in Antwerp[2]. He died on December 15, 1649[3], in Leiden[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], cartographer[6], geographer[7], translator[8], and merchant[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (180 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Antwerp[11]
- Place of burial: Pieterskerk[12]
- Country of citizenship: Dutch Republic[13]
- Native language: Dutch[14]
- Occupation: historian[15], naturalist[16]
- Field of work: geography[17]
- Employer: Leiden University[18]
- Educated at: Leiden University[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: Johannes de Laet[21]
- Given name: Johannes[22]
- Work location: Leiden[23]
- Partner in business or sport: Willem Usselincx[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[25], Dutch[26]
- Commons Creator page: Johannes de Laet[27]
- Name in native language: Johannes de Laet[28]
- Has works in the collection: Memoria Chilena[29]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[30]
Why It Matters
Joannes de Laet has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Joannes de Laet born?
Joannes de Laet's place of birth was Antwerp[2].
Where did Joannes de Laet die?
Joannes de Laet died in Leiden[4].
What did Joannes de Laet do for work?
Joannes de Laet worked as a linguist[5], cartographer[6], geographer[7], translator[8], and merchant[9].
Where did Joannes de Laet go to school?
Joannes de Laet was educated at Leiden University[19].