Matthäus Merian
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Matthäus Merian
Summary
Matthäus Merian is a human[1]. His place of birth was Basel[2]. He was born on September 22, 1593[3]. He died in Bad Schwalbach[4]. He died on June 19, 1650[5]. He worked as a cartographer[6], publisher[7], graphic artist[8], painter[9], and copper engraver[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,973 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Matthäus Merian's place of birth was Basel[2].
- Matthäus Merian passed away in Bad Schwalbach[4].
- Matthäus Merian was born on September 22, 1593[3].
- Matthäus Merian was born on September 25, 1593[12].
- Matthäus Merian died on June 19, 1650[5].
- Matthäus Merian died on January 19, 1650[13].
- Among Matthäus Merian's spouses was Maria Magdalena de Bry[14].
- A child of Matthäus Merian was Maria Sibylla Merian[15].
- A child of Matthäus Merian was Matthäus Merian[16].
- A child of Matthäus Merian was Caspar Merian[17].
- Matthäus Merian held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[18].
- Matthäus Merian held citizenship in Switzerland[19].
- Matthäus Merian's professions included cartographer[6].
- Matthäus Merian worked as a publisher[7].
- Matthäus Merian's professions included graphic artist[8].
- Matthäus Merian worked as a painter[9].
- Matthäus Merian's professions included copper engraver[10].
- Matthäus Merian worked as a printmaker[20].
- Matthäus Merian's field of work was publishing[21].
- Matthäus Merian's field of work was print production[22].
- Matthäus Merian's field of work was graphics[23].
- Matthäus Merian's field of work was copper engraving technique[24].
- Matthäus Merian's field of work was book illustration[25].
- A notable work attributed to Matthäus Merian is Merian map of Paris[26].
- A notable work attributed to Matthäus Merian is Topographia Germaniae[27].
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Origins and Family
Matthäus Merian's place of birth was Basel[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 22, 1593[3] and September 25, 1593[12].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include cartographer[6], publisher[7], graphic artist[8], painter[9], copper engraver[10], and printmaker[20]. Fields of work include publishing[21], an industry[28], in Germany[29]; print production[22], an economic production[30]; graphics[23], a method[31]; copper engraving technique[24], a visual arts technique[32]; and book illustration[25], a genre[33].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Merian map of Paris[26], a print[34], founded in 1615[35]; Topographia Germaniae[27], a reference work[36], founded in 1700[37], written by Martin Zeiler[38]; and Theatrum Europaeum[39], a literary work[40]. Things named for Matthäus Merian include 48458 Merian[41], an asteroid[42].
Personal Life
Among Matthäus Merian's spouses was Maria Magdalena de Bry[14]. Children include Maria Sibylla Merian[15], an entomologist[43], 1647–1717[44], of Dutch Republic[45], specialised in entomology[46]; he[16], a draftsperson[47], 1621–1687[48], of Switzerland[49], specialised in publishing[50]; and Caspar Merian[17], a copper engraver[51], 1627–1686[52], of Germany[53], specialised in graphics[54]. His religion is recorded as reformed[55].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include June 19, 1650[5] and January 19, 1650[13]. Matthäus Merian passed away in Bad Schwalbach[4].
Why It Matters
Matthäus Merian ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,973 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 83 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
Works attributed to him include Theatrum Europaeum[58], a literary work[59]. Entities named for him include 48458 Merian[41], an asteroid[42].
FAQs
Where was Matthäus Merian born?
Matthäus Merian's place of birth was Basel[2].
Where did Matthäus Merian die?
Matthäus Merian died in Bad Schwalbach[4].
Who was Matthäus Merian married to?
Matthäus Merian's spouses include Maria Magdalena de Bry[14].
What did Matthäus Merian do for work?
Matthäus Merian worked as cartographer[6], publisher[7], graphic artist[8], painter[9], and copper engraver[10].