Hieronymus Wierix

Flemish engraver and draughtsman (1553–1619)
Person human Q2778104
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Hieronymus Wierix

Summary

Hieronymus Wierix is a human[1]. He was born in Antwerp[2]. He was born on January 1, 1553[3]. He died in Antwerp[4]. He died on November 1, 1619[5]. He worked as a printmaker[6], graphic artist[7], draftsperson[8], and visual artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Antwerp[2], Hieronymus Wierix…
  • Hieronymus Wierix died in Antwerp[4].
  • Hieronymus Wierix was born on January 1, 1553[3].
  • Hieronymus Wierix died on November 1, 1619[5].
  • Hieronymus Wierix's father was Q136165026[11].
  • Hieronymus Wierix held citizenship in Southern Netherlands[12].
  • Hieronymus Wierix worked as a printmaker[6].
  • Hieronymus Wierix worked as a graphic artist[7].
  • Hieronymus Wierix's professions included draftsperson[8].
  • Hieronymus Wierix's professions included visual artist[9].
  • A notable student of Hieronymus Wierix was Abraham van Merlen[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Hieronymus Wierix is Death of St. Cecilia[14].
  • Hieronymus Wierix is recorded as male[15].
  • Hieronymus Wierix's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Hieronymus Wierix's family is recorded as Wierix family[17].
  • Hieronymus Wierix's Commons category is recorded as Hieronymus Wierix[18].
  • Hieronymus Wierix's family name is recorded as Q113688271[19].
  • Hieronymus Wierix's given name is recorded as Hieronymus[20].
  • Hieronymus Wierix's work location is recorded as Antwerp[21].
  • Hieronymus Wierix's described by source is recorded as Het Gulden Cabinet[22].
  • Hieronymus Wierix's described by source is recorded as Schilder-boeck[23].
  • Hieronymus Wierix's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[24].
  • Hieronymus Wierix's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Dutch[25].
  • Hieronymus Wierix's Commons Creator page is recorded as Hieronymus Wierix[26].
  • Hieronymus Wierix's sibling is recorded as Johannes Wierix[27].

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Origins and Family

Hieronymus Wierix's place of birth was Antwerp[2]. He was born on January 1, 1553[3]. His father was Q136165026[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include printmaker[6], graphic artist[7], draftsperson[8], and visual artist[9]. A notable student of Hieronymus Wierix was Abraham van Merlen[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Hieronymus Wierix is Death of St. Cecilia[14].

Death and Burial

Hieronymus Wierix died on November 1, 1619[5]. He died in Antwerp[4].

Why It Matters

Hieronymus Wierix ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Hieronymus Wierix born?

Born in Antwerp[2], Hieronymus Wierix…

Where did Hieronymus Wierix die?

Hieronymus Wierix passed away in Antwerp[4].

Who were Hieronymus Wierix's parents?

Hieronymus Wierix's father was Q136165026[11].

What did Hieronymus Wierix do for work?

Hieronymus Wierix worked as printmaker[6], graphic artist[7], draftsperson[8], and visual artist[9].

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  17. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  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. 12d ago · Hannolans · 2026-09-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki +10
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P6379]]: [[Q1542668]], groninger museum ([[:toollabs:editgroups/b/OR/c5a6d992c4b|details]])"
  2. 8w ago · Pierrotrgr · 2026-07-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Biblissima authority id Homo ergaster
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P11493]]: Q105777, Import ID Biblissima V2 ([[:toollabs:editgroups/b/OR/74d891b831c|details]])"
  3. 10w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14608 119314851
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  4. 10w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14585 98004
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  5. 14w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library, WikiProject New York Public Library
    Sex or gender male
    Aliases
    Sibling Johannes Wierix, Anton Wierix II
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/35182|batch #35182]]: add P1810 to P8034"
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