Gerard Horenbout

Flemish painter (c.1465-1541)
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Gerard Horenbout

Summary

Gerard Horenbout is a human[1]. Born in Ghent[2], he… he was born on 1465[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on January 1, 1541[5]. He worked as a painter[6] and illuminator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Gerard Horenbout's place of birth was Ghent[2].
  • Gerard Horenbout died in London[4].
  • Gerard Horenbout was born on 1465[3].
  • Gerard Horenbout died on January 1, 1541[5].
  • Gerard Horenbout died on 1541[9].
  • A child of Gerard Horenbout was Lucas Horenbout[10].
  • A child of Gerard Horenbout was Susannah Hornebolt[11].
  • Gerard Horenbout held citizenship in Southern Netherlands[12].
  • Gerard Horenbout's professions included painter[6].
  • Gerard Horenbout worked as an illuminator[7].
  • A notable work attributed to Gerard Horenbout is Grimani Breviary[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Gerard Horenbout is Spinola Hours[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Gerard Horenbout is Rothschild Prayerbook[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Gerard Horenbout is Sforza Hours[16].
  • Gerard Horenbout is recorded as male[17].
  • Gerard Horenbout's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Gerard Horenbout's Commons category is recorded as Gerard Horenbout[19].
  • Gerard Horenbout's said to be the same as is recorded as Master of James IV of Scotland[20].
  • Gerard Horenbout's family name is recorded as Horenbout[21].
  • Gerard Horenbout's family name is recorded as Q112599588[22].
  • Gerard Horenbout's given name is recorded as Gerard[23].
  • Gerard Horenbout's sponsor is recorded as Henry VIII of England[24].
  • Gerard Horenbout's work location is recorded as Ghent[25].
  • Gerard Horenbout's work location is recorded as London[26].
  • Gerard Horenbout's work location is recorded as Flanders[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ghent[2], Gerard Horenbout… he was born on 1465[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6] and illuminator[7].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Grimani Breviary[13], a breviary[28], founded in 1515[29]; Spinola Hours[14], a book of hours[30], in United States[31], founded in 1500[32]; Rothschild Prayerbook[15], an illuminated manuscript[33]; and Sforza Hours[16], an illuminated manuscript[34].

Personal Life

Children include Lucas Horenbout[10], a painter[35], 1490–1544[36], of Southern Netherlands[37] and Susannah Hornebolt[11], a painter[38], 1503–1545[39], of Kingdom of England[40], specialised in manuscript illumination[41].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1541[5] and 1541[9]. Gerard Horenbout died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Gerard Horenbout ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

He has been cited as an influence by Master of the Lübeck Bible[44], an illuminator[45], 1401–1501[46].

FAQs

Where was Gerard Horenbout born?

Gerard Horenbout's place of birth was Ghent[2].

Where did Gerard Horenbout die?

Gerard Horenbout died in London[4].

What did Gerard Horenbout do for work?

Gerard Horenbout worked as painter[6] and illuminator[7].

Who did Gerard Horenbout influence?

Gerard Horenbout has been cited as an influence by Master of the Lübeck Bible[44].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . RKD - Nederlands Instituut voor Kunstgeschiedenis. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . RKD - Nederlands Instituut voor Kunstgeschiedenis. wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . RKD - Nederlands Instituut voor Kunstgeschiedenis. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . RKD - Nederlands Instituut voor Kunstgeschiedenis. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . WikiTree. wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] . wikidata.org.
  19. [14] . wikidata.org.
  20. [15] . wikidata.org.
  21. [16] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . RKD - Nederlands Instituut voor Kunstgeschiedenis. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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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