Frans van Mieris the Younger

Dutch painter (1689–1763)
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Frans van Mieris the Younger
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Summary

Frans van Mieris the Younger was born on December 24, 1689[1], in Leiden[2]. He died on October 22, 1763[3], in Leiden[4]. He worked as a painter[5], historian[6], and archaeologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: Willem van Mieris[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Dutch Republic[10]
  • Notable work: The Hermit[11], The Grocer’s Shop[12], Portrait of Adrianus van Boscheiden[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Commons category: Frans van Mieris (II)[15]
  • Given name: Frans[16]
  • Work location: Leiden[17]
  • Relative: Jan van Mieris[18]
  • Floruit: January 1, 1732[19], January 1, 1730[20]
  • Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[23]
  • Commons Creator page: Frans van Mieris (II)[24]
  • Different from: Frans van Mieris the Elder[25]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[26]
  • Has works in the collection: Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen[27], Amsterdam Museum[28], Museum De Lakenhal[29], Museum Catharijneconvent[30], Aartsbisschoppelijk Museum[31], Rijksmuseum[32], Frans Hals Museum[33], Statens Museum for Kunst[34], Los Angeles County Museum of Art[35], Hermitage Museum[36], Rijksmuseum Twenthe[37], Fitzwilliam Museum[38], Städel Museum[39], CODA Museum[40]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[41]

Why It Matters

Frans van Mieris the Younger has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 61 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Frans van Mieris the Younger born?

Frans van Mieris the Younger's place of birth was Leiden[2].

Where did Frans van Mieris the Younger die?

Frans van Mieris the Younger died in Leiden[4].

Who were Frans van Mieris the Younger's parents?

Frans van Mieris the Younger's father was Willem van Mieris[9].

What did Frans van Mieris the Younger do for work?

Frans van Mieris the Younger worked as a painter[5], historian[6], and archaeologist[7].

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Trivialist · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 5w ago · Hannolans · 2026-09-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection → Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Amsterdam Museum, Museum De Lakenhal +19
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  3. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father → Willem van Mieris
    Relative → Jan van Mieris
    Occupation → painter, historian, archaeologist
    Place of death → Leiden
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