Abraham Goos

Dutch cartographer, publisher, and engraver
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Abraham Goos

Summary

Abraham Goos is a human[1]. He was born in Amsterdam[2]. He was born on June 1589[3]. He passed away in Amsterdam[4]. He died on January 1, 1640[5]. He worked as a cartographer[6], instrument maker[7], copper engraver[8], editor[9], and publisher[10].

Key Facts

  • Abraham Goos's place of birth was Amsterdam[2].
  • Abraham Goos's place of birth was Haarlem[11].
  • Abraham Goos passed away in Amsterdam[4].
  • Abraham Goos was born on June 1589[3].
  • Abraham Goos was born on 1590[12].
  • Abraham Goos died on January 1, 1640[5].
  • Abraham Goos died on 1636[13].
  • A child of Abraham Goos was Pieter Goos[14].
  • Abraham Goos held citizenship in Dutch Republic[15].
  • Abraham Goos's professions included cartographer[6].
  • Abraham Goos's professions included instrument maker[7].
  • Abraham Goos's professions included copper engraver[8].
  • Abraham Goos's professions included editor[9].
  • Abraham Goos worked as a publisher[10].
  • Abraham Goos's professions included globe maker[16].
  • Abraham Goos's religion is recorded as Reformed Christianity[17].
  • Abraham Goos is recorded as male[18].
  • Abraham Goos's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Abraham Goos's Commons category is recorded as Abraham Goos[20].
  • Abraham Goos's given name is recorded as Abraham[21].
  • Abraham Goos's work location is recorded as Antwerp[22].
  • Abraham Goos's work location is recorded as Amsterdam[23].
  • Abraham Goos studied under Jodocus Hondius I[24].
  • Abraham Goos studied under Pieter van den Keere[25].
  • Abraham Goos's described by source is recorded as Nieuw Nederlandsch Biografisch Woordenboek[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Amsterdam[2], a city[27], in Netherlands[28], founded in 1300[29] and Haarlem[11], a city[30], in Netherlands[31], founded in 1185[32]. Recorded date of birth include June 1589[3] and 1590[12].

Education

Studied under Jodocus Hondius I[24], a cartographer[33], 1563–1612[34], of County of Flanders[35] and Pieter van den Keere[25], a cartographer[36], 1571–1646[37], of Southern Netherlands[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cartographer[6], instrument maker[7], copper engraver[8], editor[9], publisher[10], and globe maker[16].

Personal Life

A child of Abraham Goos was Pieter Goos[14]. His religion is recorded as Reformed Christianity[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1640[5] and 1636[13]. Abraham Goos passed away in Amsterdam[4].

FAQs

Where was Abraham Goos born?

Abraham Goos was born in Amsterdam[2].

Where did Abraham Goos die?

Abraham Goos passed away in Amsterdam[4].

What did Abraham Goos do for work?

Abraham Goos worked as cartographer[6], instrument maker[7], copper engraver[8], editor[9], and publisher[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
  19. [13] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 9d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Nieuw Nederlandsch Biografisch Woordenboek, Biographisch woordenboek der Nederlanden, Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers +1
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  2. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Work location Antwerp, Amsterdam
    Nukat id n2010040932
    Wikidata description Dutch cartographer, publisher, and engraver
    National historical museums of sweden id person/9D2E76D1-9A57-4154-A906-7591E9D75656
    + 54 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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