Anton Pieck

Dutch painter, noted for his nostalgic and fairy tale-like work (1895-1987)
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Anton Pieck was born on April 19, 1895 in Den Helder[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] and held citizenship of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. He studied at Instituut Bik en Vaandrager[10] and worked as a painter, resistance fighter, graphic designer, writer, illustrator, and printmaker[11][12]. His professional fields encompassed painting, visual arts, illustration, and young adult literature[13][14].

He received the Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[15] and passed away in Overveen[9]. Pieck was cremated at Driehuis Velsen Crematorium[8].

Anton Pieck

Summary

Anton Pieck is a human[1]. He was born in Den Helder[2]. He was born on April 19, 1895[3]. He died in Overveen[4]. He worked as a painter[5], resistance fighter[6], graphic designer[7], writer[8], and illustrator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (185 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Anton Pieck's place of birth was Den Helder[2].
  • Anton Pieck passed away in Overveen[4].
  • Anton Pieck was born on April 19, 1895[3].
  • Burial took place at Driehuis Velsen Crematorium[11].
  • Anton Pieck held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[12].
  • Anton Pieck's professions included painter[5].
  • Anton Pieck worked as a resistance fighter[6].
  • Anton Pieck worked as a graphic designer[7].
  • Anton Pieck worked as a writer[8].
  • Anton Pieck's professions included illustrator[9].
  • Anton Pieck's professions included printmaker[13].
  • Anton Pieck's field of work was painting[14].
  • Anton Pieck's field of work was visual arts[15].
  • Anton Pieck's field of work was illustration[16].
  • Anton Pieck's field of work was young adult literature[17].
  • Anton Pieck's education included a stint at Instituut Bik en Vaandrager[18].
  • Anton Pieck received the Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[19].
  • Anton Pieck is recorded as male[20].
  • Anton Pieck's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Anton Pieck's Commons category is recorded as Anton Pieck[22].
  • Anton Pieck's archives at is recorded as Anton Pieck Museum[23].
  • Anton Pieck's family name is recorded as Pieck[24].
  • Anton Pieck's given name is recorded as Anton[25].
  • Anton Pieck's given name is recorded as Franciscus[26].
  • Anton Pieck's work location is recorded as Zaltbommel[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Den Helder[2], Anton Pieck… he was born on April 19, 1895[3].

Education

Anton Pieck's education included a stint at Instituut Bik en Vaandrager[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[5], resistance fighter[6], graphic designer[7], writer[8], illustrator[9], and printmaker[13]. Fields of work include painting[14], a method[28]; visual arts[15], a type of arts[29]; illustration[16], an activity[30]; and young adult literature[17], a sub-set of literature[31].

Recognition

Anton Pieck received the Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[19].

Death and Burial

Anton Pieck passed away in Overveen[4]. Burial took place at Driehuis Velsen Crematorium[11].

Why It Matters

Anton Pieck ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (185 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Anton Pieck born?

Anton Pieck's place of birth was Den Helder[2].

Where did Anton Pieck die?

Anton Pieck died in Overveen[4].

What did Anton Pieck do for work?

Anton Pieck worked as painter[5], resistance fighter[6], graphic designer[7], writer[8], and illustrator[9].

Where did Anton Pieck go to school?

Anton Pieck was educated at Instituut Bik en Vaandrager[18].

What awards did Anton Pieck receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Q2451336. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Q2451336. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . onsamsterdam.nl. Retrieved . onsamsterdam.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . dbnl.org. Retrieved . dbnl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . collectiegelderland.nl. Retrieved . collectiegelderland.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . nationaalarchief.nl. nationaalarchief.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . Q123294566. Retrieved . nationaalontwerparchief.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . collectiegelderland.nl. Retrieved . collectiegelderland.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Sibling Henri Pieck
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