Cornelis de Graeff

Dutch Statesman, Amsterdam Regent (1599-1664)
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Cornelis de Graeff
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Summary

Cornelis de Graeff is a human[1]. His place of birth was Amsterdam[2]. He was born on October 15, 1599[3]. He passed away in Amsterdam[4]. He died on May 4, 1664[5]. He worked as an art collector[6], politician[7], diplomat[8], and administrator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (81 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Cornelis de Graeff's place of birth was Amsterdam[2].
  • Cornelis de Graeff died in Amsterdam[4].
  • Cornelis de Graeff was born on October 15, 1599[3].
  • Cornelis de Graeff died on May 4, 1664[5].
  • Cornelis de Graeff is buried at Oude Kerk[11].
  • Cornelis de Graeff's father was Jacob Dircksz de Graeff[12].
  • Among Cornelis de Graeff's spouses was Geertruid Overlander van Purmerland[13].
  • Among Cornelis de Graeff's spouses was Catharina Hooft[14].
  • A child of Cornelis de Graeff was Jacob de Graeff[15].
  • A child of Cornelis de Graeff was Pieter de Graeff[16].
  • Cornelis de Graeff held citizenship in Dutch Republic[17].
  • Cornelis de Graeff worked as an art collector[6].
  • Cornelis de Graeff's professions included politician[7].
  • Cornelis de Graeff worked as a diplomat[8].
  • Cornelis de Graeff worked as an administrator[9].
  • Cornelis de Graeff held the position of mayor of Amsterdam[18].
  • Cornelis de Graeff held the position of mayor of Amsterdam[19].
  • Cornelis de Graeff held the position of mayor of Amsterdam[20].
  • Cornelis de Graeff held the position of mayor of Amsterdam[21].
  • Cornelis de Graeff held the position of mayor of Amsterdam[22].
  • Cornelis de Graeff held the position of mayor of Amsterdam[23].
  • Cornelis de Graeff was a member of Amsterdam Vroedschap[24].
  • Cornelis de Graeff is recorded as male[25].
  • Cornelis de Graeff's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Cornelis de Graeff's family is recorded as De Graeff[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Amsterdam[2], Cornelis de Graeff… he was born on October 15, 1599[3]. His father was Jacob Dircksz de Graeff[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art collector[6], politician[7], diplomat[8], and administrator[9]. Positions held include mayor of Amsterdam[18], a public office[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1383[30].

Personal Life

Spouses include Geertruid Overlander van Purmerland[13], 1608–1634[31] and Catharina Hooft[14], an art collector[32], 1618–1691[33], of Dutch Republic[34]. Children include Jacob de Graeff[15], a politician[35], 1642–1690[36], of Dutch Republic[37] and Pieter de Graeff[16], a politician[38], 1638–1707[39], of Dutch Republic[40].

Death and Burial

Cornelis de Graeff died on May 4, 1664[5]. He passed away in Amsterdam[4]. He is buried at Oude Kerk[11].

Why It Matters

Cornelis de Graeff ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (81 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Cornelis de Graeff born?

Cornelis de Graeff was born in Amsterdam[2].

Where did Cornelis de Graeff die?

Cornelis de Graeff died in Amsterdam[4].

Who were Cornelis de Graeff's parents?

Cornelis de Graeff's father was Jacob Dircksz de Graeff[12].

Who was Cornelis de Graeff married to?

Cornelis de Graeff's spouses include Geertruid Overlander van Purmerland[13] and Catharina Hooft[14].

What did Cornelis de Graeff do for work?

Cornelis de Graeff worked as art collector[6], politician[7], diplomat[8], and administrator[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] ↑ . De Vroedschap van Amsterdam, 1578-1795. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . historici.nl. historici.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . Biografisch Portaal. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . Biografisch Portaal. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . 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. [41] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender → male
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    Father → Jacob Dircksz de Graeff
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