Gerard Blasius

Dutch anatomist
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Gerard Blasius

Summary

Gerard Blasius is a human[1]. He was born in Hölstein[2]. He was born on January 1, 1627[3]. He died in Amsterdam[4]. He died on March 25, 1692[5]. He worked as a physician[6], university teacher[7], anatomist[8], and librarian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Gerard Blasius's place of birth was Hölstein[2].
  • Gerard Blasius passed away in Amsterdam[4].
  • Gerard Blasius was born on January 1, 1627[3].
  • Gerard Blasius was born on January 1, 1625[11].
  • Gerard Blasius died on March 25, 1692[5].
  • Burial took place at Groenburgwal[12].
  • Gerard Blasius's father was Leonhard Blasius[13].
  • Gerard Blasius held citizenship in Dutch Republic[14].
  • Gerard Blasius's professions included physician[6].
  • Gerard Blasius's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Gerard Blasius worked as an anatomist[8].
  • Gerard Blasius's professions included librarian[9].
  • Gerard Blasius's field of work was medicine[15].
  • Among Gerard Blasius's employers was Athenaeum Illustre of Amsterdam[16].
  • Gerard Blasius was employed by Athenaeum Illustre of Amsterdam[17].
  • A notable student of Gerard Blasius was Rudolf Wilhelm Crause[18].
  • Gerard Blasius was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[19].
  • Gerard Blasius is recorded as male[20].
  • Gerard Blasius's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Gerard Blasius's Commons category is recorded as Gerard Blasius[22].
  • Gerard Blasius's family name is recorded as Blasius[23].
  • Gerard Blasius's given name is recorded as Gerard[24].
  • Gerard Blasius's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Dutch[25].
  • Gerard Blasius's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[26].
  • Gerard Blasius's P14608 is recorded as 121459306[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Hölstein[2], Gerard Blasius… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1627[3] and January 1, 1625[11]. His father was Leonhard Blasius[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], university teacher[7], anatomist[8], and librarian[9]. Gerard Blasius's field of work was medicine[15]. Employers include Athenaeum Illustre of Amsterdam[16], an academic gymnasium[28], in Netherlands[29]. A notable student of him was Rudolf Wilhelm Crause[18].

Death and Burial

Gerard Blasius died on March 25, 1692[5]. He passed away in Amsterdam[4]. Burial took place at Groenburgwal[12].

Why It Matters

Gerard Blasius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Gerard Blasius born?

Gerard Blasius was born in Hölstein[2].

Where did Gerard Blasius die?

Gerard Blasius passed away in Amsterdam[4].

Who were Gerard Blasius's parents?

Gerard Blasius's father was Leonhard Blasius[13].

What did Gerard Blasius do for work?

Gerard Blasius worked as physician[6], university teacher[7], anatomist[8], and librarian[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Album Academicum. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . Album Academicum. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . Album Academicum. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [18] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . 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. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'fr', 'nl']
    Claims rich → —
    "/* wbeditentity-update-languages-short:0||de */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/57985|batch #57985]]: Import missing aliases from dewiki 2/3"
  2. 13w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14608 → 121459306
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P14608]]: 121459306, #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1783130387391"
  3. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → physician, university teacher, anatomist +1
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32084|batch #32084]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (26)"
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