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Frans Francken the Younger

Flemish painter (1581–1642)
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Summary

Frans Francken the Younger was born on January 1, 1581[1], in Antwerp[2]. He died on May 6, 1642[3], in Antwerp[4]. He worked as a painter[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (652 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: May 5, 1581[7]
  • Father: Frans Francken I[8]
  • Child: Frans Francken III[9], Hieronymous Francken III[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Habsburg Netherlands[11]
  • Field of work: painting[12]
  • Notable work: Allegory on the Christ child as the lamb of God[13], Allegory on the Abdication of Emperor Charles V in Brussels[14], The parable of the prodigal son[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Family: Francken[17]
  • Commons category: Frans Francken (II)[18]
  • Given name: Frans[19], Franz[20]
  • Commons gallery: Frans Francken (II)[21]
  • Work location: Antwerp[22]
  • Described by source: Schilder-boeck[23], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24]
  • Commons Creator page: Frans Francken (II)[25]
  • Different from: Frans Francken I[26], Frans Francken III[27]
  • Sibling: Thomas Francken[28], Hieronymous Francken II[29], Ambrosius Francken II[30]

Why It Matters

Frans Francken the Younger has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 150 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

He has been cited as an influence by Georg Hainz[33], a painter[34], 1630–1688[35], of Germany[36], specialised in still life[37].

FAQs

Where was Frans Francken the Younger born?

Frans Francken the Younger's place of birth was Antwerp[2].

Where did Frans Francken the Younger die?

Frans Francken the Younger passed away in Antwerp[4].

Who were Frans Francken the Younger's parents?

Frans Francken the Younger's father was Frans Francken I[8].

What did Frans Francken the Younger do for work?

Frans Francken the Younger worked as a painter[5].

Who did Frans Francken the Younger influence?

Frans Francken the Younger has been cited as an influence by Georg Hainz[33].

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References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . museabrugge.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . museabrugge.be. Retrieved . museabrugge.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . museabrugge.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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