Jan Griffier I

painter and engraver from the Northern Netherlands (1652-1718)
Person human Q1161256
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Jan Griffier I

Summary

Jan Griffier I is a human[1]. Born in Amsterdam[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1652[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 1, 1718[5]. He worked as a painter[6] and printmaker[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Amsterdam[2], Jan Griffier I…
  • Jan Griffier I passed away in London[4].
  • Jan Griffier I was born on January 1, 1652[3].
  • Jan Griffier I was born on January 1, 1645[9].
  • Jan Griffier I died on January 1, 1718[5].
  • A child of Jan Griffier I was Robert Griffier[10].
  • Jan Griffier I held citizenship in Dutch Republic[11].
  • Jan Griffier I worked as a painter[6].
  • Jan Griffier I's professions included printmaker[7].
  • Jan Griffier I's field of work was painting[12].
  • A notable student of Jan Griffier I was Robert Griffier[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Jan Griffier I is River view[14].
  • Jan Griffier I was influenced by Herman Saftleven[15].
  • Jan Griffier I is recorded as male[16].
  • Jan Griffier I's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Jan Griffier I is associated with the Baroque movement[18].
  • Jan Griffier I's Commons category is recorded as Jan Griffier[19].
  • Jan Griffier I's given name is recorded as Jan[20].
  • Jan Griffier I's relative is recorded as Jan Griffier II[21].
  • Jan Griffier I studied under Roelant Roghman[22].
  • Jan Griffier I studied under Philips Wouwerman[23].
  • Jan Griffier I studied under Jan Looten[24].
  • Jan Griffier I's described by source is recorded as The Great Theatre of Dutch Painters[25].
  • Jan Griffier I's described by source is recorded as The Lives of Dutch painters and paintresses[26].
  • Jan Griffier I's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].

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Origins and Family

Jan Griffier I was born in Amsterdam[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1652[3] and January 1, 1645[9].

Education

Studied under Roelant Roghman[22], a painter[28], 1627–1692[29], of Dutch Republic[30]; Philips Wouwerman[23], a painter[31], 1619–1668[32], of Dutch Republic[33], specialised in painting[34]; and Jan Looten[24], a painter[35], 1617–1681[36], of Dutch Republic[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6] and printmaker[7]. Jan Griffier I's field of work was painting[12]. A notable student of him was Robert Griffier[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Jan Griffier I is River view[14].

Personal Life

A child of Jan Griffier I was Robert Griffier[10].

Death and Burial

Jan Griffier I died on January 1, 1718[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Jan Griffier I ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 102 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Jan Griffier I born?

Jan Griffier I was born in Amsterdam[2].

Where did Jan Griffier I die?

Jan Griffier I passed away in London[4].

What did Jan Griffier I do for work?

Jan Griffier I worked as painter[6] and printmaker[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . kmska.be. Retrieved . kmska.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . kmska.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . kmska.be. Retrieved . kmska.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Q2451336. Retrieved . kmska.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Copyright status as a creator copyrights on works have expired
    Occupation painter, printmaker
    Given name Jan
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