Cornelius Gravesande

Anatomist in Delft (1631-1691)
Person human Q84499902
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Cornelius Gravesande

Summary

Cornelius Gravesande is a human[1]. His place of birth was Delft[2]. He was born on 1631[3]. He passed away in Delft[4]. He died on December 2, 1691[5]. He worked as an anatomist[6], Q2466782[7], physician[8], surgeon[9], and council member[10]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Delft[2], Cornelius Gravesande…
  • Cornelius Gravesande died in Delft[4].
  • Cornelius Gravesande was born on 1631[3].
  • Cornelius Gravesande died on December 2, 1691[5].
  • Cornelius Gravesande worked as an anatomist[6].
  • Cornelius Gravesande's professions included Q2466782[7].
  • Cornelius Gravesande worked as a physician[8].
  • Cornelius Gravesande's professions included surgeon[9].
  • Cornelius Gravesande's professions included council member[10].
  • Cornelius Gravesande's professions included Schöffe[12].
  • Cornelius Gravesande held the position of orphan master[13].
  • Cornelius Gravesande held the position of member of a vroedschap[14].
  • Cornelius Gravesande held the position of alderman[15].
  • Cornelius Gravesande held the position of alderman[16].
  • Cornelius Gravesande's religion is recorded as Reformed Christianity[17].
  • Cornelius Gravesande is recorded as male[18].
  • Cornelius Gravesande's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Cornelius Gravesande's given name is recorded as Cornelis[20].
  • Cornelius Gravesande's work location is recorded as Delft[21].
  • Cornelius Gravesande's depicted by is recorded as Anatomical lesson of Cornelis van 's-Gravensande, 1681[22].
  • Cornelius Gravesande's described by source is recorded as Nieuw biographisch, anthologisch en critisch woordenboek van Nederlandsche dichters[23].
  • Cornelius Gravesande's described by source is recorded as Biographisch woordenboek der Nederlanden[24].
  • Cornelius Gravesande's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Dutch[25].
  • Cornelius Gravesande's date of baptism is recorded as May 18, 1631[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Cornelius Gravesande's place of birth was Delft[2]. He was born on 1631[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anatomist[6], Q2466782[7], physician[8], surgeon[9], council member[10], and Schöffe[12]. Positions held include orphan master[13]; member of a vroedschap[14]; and alderman[15], a position[27], in Belgium[28].

Personal Life

Cornelius Gravesande's religion is recorded as Reformed Christianity[17].

Death and Burial

Cornelius Gravesande died on December 2, 1691[5]. He passed away in Delft[4].

Why It Matters

Cornelius Gravesande is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

FAQs

Where was Cornelius Gravesande born?

Born in Delft[2], Cornelius Gravesande…

Where did Cornelius Gravesande die?

Cornelius Gravesande passed away in Delft[4].

What did Cornelius Gravesande do for work?

Cornelius Gravesande worked as anatomist[6], Q2466782[7], physician[8], surgeon[9], and council member[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . ECARTICO. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed Dutch
    Position held orphan master, member of a vroedschap, alderman +1
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