Jacob Cornelisz. van Neck

Dutch naval officer and explorer
Person human Q2617124
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Jacob Cornelisz. van Neck

Summary

Jacob Cornelisz. van Neck is a human[1]. Born in Amsterdam[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1564[3]. He died on March 8, 1638[4]. He worked as an explorer[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (205 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Jacob Cornelisz. van Neck's place of birth was Amsterdam[2].
  • Jacob Cornelisz. van Neck was born on January 1, 1564[3].
  • Jacob Cornelisz. van Neck died on March 8, 1638[4].
  • Jacob Cornelisz. van Neck's father was Cornelis Barendsz.[8].
  • Jacob Cornelisz. van Neck's mother was Weyn Pietersdr. van Neck, alias Jonge Weyn Oom[9].
  • A child of Jacob Cornelisz. van Neck was Jacob van Neck[10].
  • A child of Jacob Cornelisz. van Neck was Maria van Neck[11].
  • A child of Jacob Cornelisz. van Neck was Weyntge van Neck[12].
  • Jacob Cornelisz. van Neck held citizenship in Dutch Republic[13].
  • Dutch was Jacob Cornelisz. van Neck's native language[14].
  • Jacob Cornelisz. van Neck's professions included explorer[5].
  • Jacob Cornelisz. van Neck worked as a politician[6].
  • Jacob Cornelisz. van Neck held the position of mayor of Amsterdam[15].
  • Jacob Cornelisz. van Neck held the position of mayor of Amsterdam[16].
  • Jacob Cornelisz. van Neck was a member of Amsterdam Vroedschap[17].
  • Jacob Cornelisz. van Neck is recorded as male[18].
  • Jacob Cornelisz. van Neck's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Jacob Cornelisz. van Neck's Commons category is recorded as Jacob Cornelisz. van Neck[20].
  • Jacob Cornelisz. van Neck's military, police or special rank is recorded as vice-admiral[21].
  • Jacob Cornelisz. van Neck's family name is recorded as Q131689409[22].
  • Jacob Cornelisz. van Neck's given name is recorded as Jacob[23].
  • Jacob Cornelisz. van Neck's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Dutch[24].

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Origins and Family

Jacob Cornelisz. van Neck's place of birth was Amsterdam[2]. He was born on January 1, 1564[3]. His father was Cornelis Barendsz.[8]. His mother was Weyn Pietersdr. van Neck, alias Jonge Weyn Oom[9]. Dutch was his native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[5] and politician[6]. Positions held include mayor of Amsterdam[15], a public office[25], in Netherlands[26], founded in 1383[27].

Personal Life

Children include Jacob van Neck[10], 1629–1687[28]; Maria van Neck[11]; and Weyntge van Neck[12].

Death and Burial

Jacob Cornelisz. van Neck died on March 8, 1638[4].

Why It Matters

Jacob Cornelisz. van Neck ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (205 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Jacob Cornelisz. van Neck born?

Jacob Cornelisz. van Neck's place of birth was Amsterdam[2].

Who were Jacob Cornelisz. van Neck's parents?

Jacob Cornelisz. van Neck's father was Cornelis Barendsz.[8]. Jacob Cornelisz. van Neck's mother was Weyn Pietersdr. van Neck, alias Jonge Weyn Oom[9].

What did Jacob Cornelisz. van Neck do for work?

Jacob Cornelisz. van Neck worked as explorer[5] and politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . De Vroedschap van Amsterdam, 1578-1795. wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . historici.nl. historici.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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