Jan Boom

Boom, Jan, 1676-1744 (1676–1744)
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Jan Boom

Summary

Jan Boom is a human[1]. He was born in Amsterdam[2]. He was born on January 1, 1676[3]. He passed away in Amsterdam[4]. He died on January 1, 1744[5]. He worked as a bookseller[6], book printer[7], engraver[8], and publisher[9]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Jan Boom was born in Amsterdam[2].
  • Jan Boom died in Amsterdam[4].
  • Jan Boom was born on January 1, 1676[3].
  • Jan Boom died on January 1, 1744[5].
  • Jan Boom is buried at Nieuwe Kerk[11].
  • Jan Boom's father was Dirk Boom[12].
  • Jan Boom held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[13].
  • Jan Boom worked as a bookseller[6].
  • Jan Boom worked as a book printer[7].
  • Jan Boom worked as an engraver[8].
  • Jan Boom worked as a publisher[9].
  • Jan Boom is recorded as male[14].
  • Jan Boom's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Jan Boom's family name is recorded as Boom[16].
  • Jan Boom's given name is recorded as Jan[17].
  • Jan Boom's work location is recorded as Amsterdam[18].
  • Jan Boom's described at URL is recorded as https://www.dbnl.org/tekst/eegh004amst04_01/eegh004amst04_01_0019.php[19].
  • Jan Boom's described by source is recorded as Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers[20].
  • Jan Boom's date of baptism is recorded as September 18, 1676[21].
  • Jan Boom's start of work period is recorded as January 1, 1701[22].
  • Jan Boom's end of work period is recorded as January 1, 1744[23].
  • Jan Boom's date of burial or cremation is recorded as March 21, 1744[24].
  • Jan Boom's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Scheepvaartmuseum Wikidataproject[25].
  • Jan Boom's attested in is recorded as Mare Magnum (vol. 82)[26].
  • Jan Boom's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jan Boom's place of birth was Amsterdam[2]. He was born on January 1, 1676[3]. His father was Dirk Boom[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include bookseller[6], book printer[7], engraver[8], and publisher[9].

Death and Burial

Jan Boom died on January 1, 1744[5]. He passed away in Amsterdam[4]. He is buried at Nieuwe Kerk[11].

Why It Matters

Jan Boom is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

FAQs

Where was Jan Boom born?

Jan Boom's place of birth was Amsterdam[2].

Where did Jan Boom die?

Jan Boom died in Amsterdam[4].

Who were Jan Boom's parents?

Jan Boom's father was Dirk Boom[12].

What did Jan Boom do for work?

Jan Boom worked as bookseller[6], book printer[7], engraver[8], and publisher[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Q2451336. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Q2451336. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . CERL Thesaurus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . CERL Thesaurus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . CERL Thesaurus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . dbnl.org. dbnl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . CERL Thesaurus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . CERL Thesaurus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . CERL Thesaurus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Q2451336. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Q2451336. Retrieved . dbnl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Q2451336. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . maru.firenze.sbn.it. maru.firenze.sbn.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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