Daniel Specklin

Alsatian fortress builder, engineer and cartographer
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Daniel Specklin

Summary

Daniel Specklin is a human[1]. Born in Strasbourg[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1536[3]. He died in Strasbourg[4]. He died on October 18, 1589[5]. He worked as a master builder[6] and cartographer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Daniel Specklin was born in Strasbourg[2].
  • Daniel Specklin passed away in Strasbourg[4].
  • Daniel Specklin was born on January 1, 1536[3].
  • Daniel Specklin died on October 18, 1589[5].
  • Daniel Specklin's father was Veit Rudolph Speckle[9].
  • Daniel Specklin held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Daniel Specklin's professions included master builder[6].
  • Daniel Specklin's professions included cartographer[7].
  • A notable work attributed to Daniel Specklin is Château du Fleckenstein[11].
  • Daniel Specklin is recorded as male[12].
  • Daniel Specklin's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Daniel Specklin's Commons category is recorded as Daniel Specklin[14].
  • Daniel Specklin's family name is recorded as Specklin[15].
  • Daniel Specklin's given name is recorded as Daniel[16].
  • Daniel Specklin's work location is recorded as Strasbourg[17].
  • Daniel Specklin's work location is recorded as Vienna[18].
  • Daniel Specklin's work location is recorded as Antwerp[19].
  • Daniel Specklin's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[20].
  • Daniel Specklin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[21].
  • Daniel Specklin's Commons Creator page is recorded as Daniel Specklin[22].
  • Daniel Specklin's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Daniel Specklin'}[23].
  • Daniel Specklin's start of work period is recorded as January 1, 1551[24].
  • Daniel Specklin's end of work period is recorded as January 1, 1589[25].
  • Daniel Specklin's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Daniel Specklin's place of birth was Strasbourg[2]. He was born on January 1, 1536[3]. His father was Veit Rudolph Speckle[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include master builder[6] and cartographer[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Daniel Specklin is Château du Fleckenstein[11].

Death and Burial

Daniel Specklin died on October 18, 1589[5]. He died in Strasbourg[4].

Why It Matters

Daniel Specklin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Daniel Specklin born?

Daniel Specklin was born in Strasbourg[2].

Where did Daniel Specklin die?

Daniel Specklin passed away in Strasbourg[4].

Who were Daniel Specklin's parents?

Daniel Specklin's father was Veit Rudolph Speckle[9].

What did Daniel Specklin do for work?

Daniel Specklin worked as master builder[6] and cartographer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . archINFORM. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . getty.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed German
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    Copyright status as a creator copyrights on works have expired
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