Cornelis Blaeu
publisher from the Northern Netherlands (1610–1642)
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Summary
Cornelis Blaeu was born on 1610[1] in Amsterdam[2]. He died on 1642[3] in Amsterdam[4]. He worked as a cartographer[5], publisher[6], bookseller[7], and printer[8]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]
Key Facts
- Father: Willem Blaeu[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Family: Blaeu[12]
- Genre: map[13]
- Commons category: Cornelis Blaeu[14]
- Family name: Blaeu[15]
- Given name: Cornelis[16]
- Work location: Amsterdam[17]
- Depicted by: Cornelis Blaeu[18]
- Described by source: Nieuw Nederlandsch Biografisch Woordenboek[19], Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[21]
- Sibling: Joan Blaeu[22]
- Date of burial or cremation: March 20, 1642[23]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Scheepvaartmuseum Wikidataproject[24]
- Has works in the collection: Het Scheepvaartmuseum[25]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[26]
FAQs
Where was Cornelis Blaeu born?
Cornelis Blaeu's place of birth was Amsterdam[2].
Where did Cornelis Blaeu die?
Cornelis Blaeu died in Amsterdam[4].
Who were Cornelis Blaeu's parents?
Cornelis Blaeu's father was Willem Blaeu[10].
What did Cornelis Blaeu do for work?
Cornelis Blaeu worked as a cartographer[5], publisher[6], bookseller[7], and printer[8].