Gillis van Breen

Dutch printmaker (1560-1602)
Person human Q18511665
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Gillis van Breen

Summary

Gillis van Breen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Antwerp[2]. He was born on January 1, 1560[3]. He passed away in Haarlem[4]. He died on January 1, 1602[5]. He worked as a printmaker[6], printer[7], and copper engraver[8].

Key Facts

  • Gillis van Breen's place of birth was Antwerp[2].
  • Gillis van Breen passed away in Haarlem[4].
  • Gillis van Breen was born on January 1, 1560[3].
  • Gillis van Breen was born on 1560[9].
  • Gillis van Breen died on January 1, 1602[5].
  • Gillis van Breen held citizenship in Spanish Netherlands[10].
  • Gillis van Breen worked as a printmaker[6].
  • Gillis van Breen's professions included printer[7].
  • Gillis van Breen's professions included copper engraver[8].
  • Gillis van Breen is recorded as male[11].
  • Gillis van Breen's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Gillis van Breen's Commons category is recorded as Gillis van Breen[13].
  • Gillis van Breen's given name is recorded as Gillis[14].
  • Gillis van Breen's Commons gallery is recorded as Gillis van Breen[15].
  • Gillis van Breen's work location is recorded as Haarlem[16].
  • Gillis van Breen's work location is recorded as Cologne[17].
  • Gillis van Breen's Commons Creator page is recorded as Gillis van Breen[18].
  • Gillis van Breen's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[19].
  • Gillis van Breen's has works in the collection is recorded as Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen[20].
  • Gillis van Breen's has works in the collection is recorded as Statens Museum for Kunst[21].
  • Gillis van Breen's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[22].
  • Gillis van Breen's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[23].
  • Gillis van Breen's artist files at is recorded as Frick Art Research Library[24].

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Origins and Family

Gillis van Breen was born in Antwerp[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1560[3] and 1560[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include printmaker[6], printer[7], and copper engraver[8].

Death and Burial

Gillis van Breen died on January 1, 1602[5]. He passed away in Haarlem[4].

FAQs

Where was Gillis van Breen born?

Born in Antwerp[2], Gillis van Breen…

Where did Gillis van Breen die?

Gillis van Breen passed away in Haarlem[4].

What did Gillis van Breen do for work?

Gillis van Breen worked as printmaker[6], printer[7], and copper engraver[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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