Pieter van Foreest
Dutch physician and classical scholar (1521-1597)
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Summary
Pieter van Foreest was born on 1521[1] in Alkmaar[2]. He died on March 10, 1597[3], in Alkmaar[4]. He worked as a physician[5], classical scholar[6], university teacher[7], and personal physician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Father: Jorden van Foreest[10]
- Country of citizenship: Habsburg Netherlands[11]
- Field of work: medicine[12]
- Employer: Leiden University[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Petrus Forestus[15]
- Residence: Oude Delft 147, Delft[16]
- Given name: Pieter[17], Petrus[18]
- Described by source: Adam: Vitae Germanorum medicorum (1620)[19], Ärzte und Medizinstudenten im deutschsprachigen Raum, 1500-1700[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[21]
- Sibling: Jacob van Foreest[22], Nanning van Foreest[23], Dirk van Foreest[24], Jan van Foreest[25]
- P14608: 118994808[26]
Why It Matters
Pieter van Foreest is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was Pieter van Foreest born?
Pieter van Foreest's place of birth was Alkmaar[2].
Where did Pieter van Foreest die?
Pieter van Foreest passed away in Alkmaar[4].
Who were Pieter van Foreest's parents?
Pieter van Foreest's father was Jorden van Foreest[10].
What did Pieter van Foreest do for work?
Pieter van Foreest worked as a physician[5], classical scholar[6], university teacher[7], and personal physician[8].