Johann Theodor de Bry

Flemish engraver and publisher, son of Dirk de Bry (1561-1623)
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Johann Theodor de Bry

Summary

Johann Theodor de Bry is a human[1]. He was born in Strasbourg[2]. He was born on January 1, 1561[3]. He died in Frankfurt[4]. He died on January 31, 1623[5]. He worked as a publisher[6], painter[7], copper engraver[8], printmaker[9], and draftsperson[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Johann Theodor de Bry was born in Strasbourg[2].
  • Johann Theodor de Bry passed away in Frankfurt[4].
  • Johann Theodor de Bry was born on January 1, 1561[3].
  • Johann Theodor de Bry died on January 31, 1623[5].
  • Johann Theodor de Bry's father was Theodor de Bry[12].
  • Among Johann Theodor de Bry's spouses was Margarete van der Haiden[13].
  • A child of Johann Theodor de Bry was Maria Magdalena de Bry[14].
  • Johann Theodor de Bry held citizenship in France[15].
  • Johann Theodor de Bry's professions included publisher[6].
  • Johann Theodor de Bry worked as a painter[7].
  • Johann Theodor de Bry worked as a copper engraver[8].
  • Johann Theodor de Bry's professions included printmaker[9].
  • Johann Theodor de Bry worked as a draftsperson[10].
  • Johann Theodor de Bry's field of work was engraving[16].
  • Johann Theodor de Bry's field of work was graphic technique[17].
  • Johann Theodor de Bry's field of work was publishing[18].
  • A notable student of Johann Theodor de Bry was Friedrich van Hulsen[19].
  • Johann Theodor de Bry is recorded as male[20].
  • Johann Theodor de Bry's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Johann Theodor de Bry's Commons category is recorded as Johann Theodor de Bry[22].
  • Johann Theodor de Bry's family name is recorded as Bry[23].
  • Johann Theodor de Bry's given name is recorded as Johann[24].
  • Johann Theodor de Bry's given name is recorded as Theodor[25].
  • Johann Theodor de Bry's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[26].
  • Johann Theodor de Bry's described by source is recorded as Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[27].

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Origins and Family

Johann Theodor de Bry was born in Strasbourg[2]. He was born on January 1, 1561[3]. His father was Theodor de Bry[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include publisher[6], painter[7], copper engraver[8], printmaker[9], and draftsperson[10]. Fields of work include engraving[16]; graphic technique[17]; and publishing[18], an industry[28]. A notable student of Johann Theodor de Bry was Friedrich van Hulsen[19].

Personal Life

Among Johann Theodor de Bry's spouses was Margarete van der Haiden[13]. A child of him was Maria Magdalena de Bry[14].

Death and Burial

Johann Theodor de Bry died on January 31, 1623[5]. He died in Frankfurt[4].

Why It Matters

Johann Theodor de Bry ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Johann Theodor de Bry born?

Born in Strasbourg[2], Johann Theodor de Bry…

Where did Johann Theodor de Bry die?

Johann Theodor de Bry died in Frankfurt[4].

Who were Johann Theodor de Bry's parents?

Johann Theodor de Bry's father was Theodor de Bry[12].

Who was Johann Theodor de Bry married to?

Johann Theodor de Bry's spouses include Margarete van der Haiden[13].

What did Johann Theodor de Bry do for work?

Johann Theodor de Bry worked as publisher[6], painter[7], copper engraver[8], printmaker[9], and draftsperson[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . mutualart.com. wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . museabrugge.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . ta.sandrart.net. Retrieved . ta.sandrart.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . museabrugge.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Described by source Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
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