Willem Blaeu
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Willem Blaeu
Summary
Willem Blaeu is a human[1]. Born in Alkmaar[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1571[3]. He passed away in Amsterdam[4]. He died on October 18, 1638[5]. He worked as a cartographer[6], publisher[7], instrument maker[8], astronomer[9], and printmaker[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (284 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Willem Blaeu was born in Alkmaar[2].
- Born in Uitgeest[12], Willem Blaeu…
- Willem Blaeu died in Amsterdam[4].
- Willem Blaeu was born on January 1, 1571[3].
- Willem Blaeu died on October 18, 1638[5].
- Willem Blaeu died on January 1, 1638[13].
- Willem Blaeu's father was Jan Willemsz. Blaeu[14].
- Willem Blaeu's mother was Stijntge[15].
- A child of Willem Blaeu was Joan Blaeu[16].
- A child of Willem Blaeu was Cornelis Blaeu[17].
- A child of Willem Blaeu was Willem Blaeu[18].
- Willem Blaeu held citizenship in Dutch Republic[19].
- Dutch was Willem Blaeu's native language[20].
- Willem Blaeu worked as a cartographer[6].
- Willem Blaeu's professions included publisher[7].
- Willem Blaeu worked as an instrument maker[8].
- Willem Blaeu's professions included astronomer[9].
- Willem Blaeu worked as a printmaker[10].
- Willem Blaeu's professions included map maker[21].
- Among Willem Blaeu's employers was Dutch East India Company[22].
- Willem Blaeu is recorded as male[23].
- Willem Blaeu's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Willem Blaeu's family is recorded as Blaeu[25].
- Willem Blaeu's Commons category is recorded as Willem Blaeu[26].
- Willem Blaeu's family name is recorded as Blaeu[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Alkmaar[2], a municipality of the Netherlands[28], in Netherlands[29] and Uitgeest[12], a municipality of the Netherlands[30], in Netherlands[31]. Willem Blaeu was born on January 1, 1571[3]. His father was Jan Willemsz. Blaeu[14]. His mother was Stijntge[15]. Dutch was his native language[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include cartographer[6], publisher[7], instrument maker[8], astronomer[9], printmaker[10], and map maker[21]. Among Willem Blaeu's employers was Dutch East India Company[22].
Personal Life
Children include Joan Blaeu[16], a cartographer[32], 1596–1673[33], of Dutch Republic[34]; Cornelis Blaeu[17], a cartographer[35], 1610–1642[36]; and Willem Blaeu[18], a cartographer[37], 1615–1647[38], of Dutch Republic[39].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include October 18, 1638[5] and January 1, 1638[13]. Willem Blaeu died in Amsterdam[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Willem Blaeu include 10652 Blaeu[40], an asteroid[41].
Why It Matters
Willem Blaeu ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (284 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 65 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
Works attributed to him include Atlas Novus[44], an atlas[45]. Entities named for him include 10652 Blaeu[40], an asteroid[41].
FAQs
Where was Willem Blaeu born?
Willem Blaeu was born in Alkmaar[2].
Where did Willem Blaeu die?
Willem Blaeu died in Amsterdam[4].
Who were Willem Blaeu's parents?
Willem Blaeu's father was Jan Willemsz. Blaeu[14]. Willem Blaeu's mother was Stijntge[15].
What did Willem Blaeu do for work?
Willem Blaeu worked as cartographer[6], publisher[7], instrument maker[8], astronomer[9], and printmaker[10].