Hans Leu the Younger

Swiss painter and soldier from Zurich, 1490-1531
Person human Q18511864
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Hans Leu the Younger

Summary

Hans Leu the Younger is a human[1]. His place of birth was Zurich[2]. He was born on January 1, 1490[3]. He passed away in Menzingen[4]. He died on October 24, 1531[5]. He worked as a painter[6], military personnel[7], draftsperson[8], and artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Hans Leu the Younger's place of birth was Zurich[2].
  • Hans Leu the Younger passed away in Menzingen[4].
  • Hans Leu the Younger was born on January 1, 1490[3].
  • Hans Leu the Younger was born on January 1, 1488[11].
  • Hans Leu the Younger died on October 24, 1531[5].
  • Hans Leu the Younger died on October 24, 1531[12].
  • Hans Leu the Younger's father was Hans Leu the Elder[13].
  • Hans Leu the Younger held citizenship in Switzerland[14].
  • Hans Leu the Younger's professions included painter[6].
  • Hans Leu the Younger's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Hans Leu the Younger's professions included draftsperson[8].
  • Hans Leu the Younger's professions included artist[9].
  • Hans Leu the Younger is recorded as male[15].
  • Hans Leu the Younger's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Hans Leu the Younger's Commons category is recorded as Hans Leu d. J.[17].
  • Hans Leu the Younger's family name is recorded as Leu[18].
  • Hans Leu the Younger's given name is recorded as Hans[19].
  • Hans Leu the Younger's work location is recorded as Zurich[20].
  • Hans Leu the Younger's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Zurich[21].
  • Hans Leu the Younger's described by source is recorded as Web Gallery of Art[22].
  • Hans Leu the Younger's Commons Creator page is recorded as Hans Leu d. J.[23].
  • Hans Leu the Younger's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Hans Leu'}[24].
  • Hans Leu the Younger's different from is recorded as Hans Leu the Elder[25].
  • Hans Leu the Younger's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[26].
  • Hans Leu the Younger's has works in the collection is recorded as Städel Museum[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Zurich[2], Hans Leu the Younger… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1490[3] and January 1, 1488[11]. His father was Hans Leu the Elder[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], military personnel[7], draftsperson[8], and artist[9].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 24, 1531[5]. Hans Leu the Younger died in Menzingen[4].

Why It Matters

Hans Leu the Younger ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Hans Leu the Younger born?

Born in Zurich[2], Hans Leu the Younger…

Where did Hans Leu the Younger die?

Hans Leu the Younger died in Menzingen[4].

Who were Hans Leu the Younger's parents?

Hans Leu the Younger's father was Hans Leu the Elder[13].

What did Hans Leu the Younger do for work?

Hans Leu the Younger worked as painter[6], military personnel[7], draftsperson[8], and artist[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . api.smk.dk. Retrieved . api.smk.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . api.smk.dk. Retrieved . api.smk.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Collectie Boijmans Online. Retrieved . boijmans.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . api.smk.dk. Retrieved . api.smk.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . api.smk.dk. Retrieved . api.smk.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . SIKART. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . api.smk.dk. Retrieved . api.smk.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wga.hu. wga.hu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Web Gallery of Art
    "/* wbremoveclaims-remove:1| */ [[Property:P1343]]: [[Q1464063]]"
  2. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases
    Sex or gender male
    Place of death Menzingen
    Family name Leu
    + 17 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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