Gerard van Keulen

Instrument maker, publisher and cartographer (1678–1726)
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Gerard van Keulen

Summary

Gerard van Keulen is a human[1]. Born in Amsterdam[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1678[3]. He died in Amsterdam[4]. He died on January 1, 1726[5]. He worked as a cartographer[6], instrument maker[7], copper engraver[8], publisher[9], and bookseller[10].

Key Facts

  • Gerard van Keulen was born in Amsterdam[2].
  • Gerard van Keulen passed away in Amsterdam[4].
  • Gerard van Keulen was born on January 1, 1678[3].
  • Gerard van Keulen died on January 1, 1726[5].
  • Gerard van Keulen's father was Johannes van Keulen[11].
  • A child of Gerard van Keulen was Johannes II van Keulen[12].
  • Gerard van Keulen held citizenship in Dutch Republic[13].
  • Gerard van Keulen's professions included cartographer[6].
  • Gerard van Keulen's professions included instrument maker[7].
  • Gerard van Keulen worked as a copper engraver[8].
  • Gerard van Keulen's professions included publisher[9].
  • Gerard van Keulen's professions included bookseller[10].
  • Gerard van Keulen worked as a maritime cartographer[14].
  • Gerard van Keulen's religion is recorded as Reformed Christianity[15].
  • Gerard van Keulen is recorded as male[16].
  • Gerard van Keulen's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Gerard van Keulen's Commons category is recorded as Gerard van Keulen[18].
  • Gerard van Keulen's family name is recorded as van Keulen[19].
  • Gerard van Keulen's given name is recorded as Gerard[20].
  • Gerard van Keulen's work location is recorded as Amsterdam[21].
  • Gerard van Keulen's work location is recorded as Netherlands[22].
  • Gerard van Keulen studied under Claes Janszoon Vooght[23].
  • Gerard van Keulen studied under Johannes van Keulen[24].
  • Gerard van Keulen's floruit is recorded as January 1, 1718[25].
  • Gerard van Keulen's described by source is recorded as De Amsterdamse boekhandel, 1680-1725[26].

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Origins and Family

Gerard van Keulen was born in Amsterdam[2]. He was born on January 1, 1678[3]. His father was Johannes van Keulen[11].

Education

Studied under Claes Janszoon Vooght[23], an instrument maker[27], 1601–1696[28], of Netherlands[29] and Johannes van Keulen[24], a cartographer[30], 1654–1715[31], of Dutch Republic[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cartographer[6], instrument maker[7], copper engraver[8], publisher[9], bookseller[10], and maritime cartographer[14].

Personal Life

A child of Gerard van Keulen was Johannes II van Keulen[12]. His religion is recorded as Reformed Christianity[15].

Death and Burial

Gerard van Keulen died on January 1, 1726[5]. He passed away in Amsterdam[4].

FAQs

Where was Gerard van Keulen born?

Gerard van Keulen's place of birth was Amsterdam[2].

Where did Gerard van Keulen die?

Gerard van Keulen passed away in Amsterdam[4].

Who were Gerard van Keulen's parents?

Gerard van Keulen's father was Johannes van Keulen[11].

What did Gerard van Keulen do for work?

Gerard van Keulen worked as cartographer[6], instrument maker[7], copper engraver[8], publisher[9], and bookseller[10].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Artnet. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Artnet. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . hdl.handle.net. Retrieved . hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . hdl.handle.net. Retrieved . hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 15d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source De Amsterdamse boekhandel, 1680-1725, Biographisch woordenboek der Nederlanden, Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers +1
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  2. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Work location Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Date of burial or cremation +1726-02-20T00:00:00Z
    Canadiana authorities id (former scheme) 0009D5342
    Wikidata description Instrument maker, publisher and cartographer (1678–1726)
    + 58 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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