Jan Hals

Dutch painter (1620–1654)
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Jan Hals

Summary

Jan Hals is a human[1]. He was born in Haarlem[2]. He was born on January 1, 1620[3]. He passed away in Haarlem[4]. He died on January 1, 1654[5]. He worked as a painter[6] and draftsperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Jan Hals was born in Haarlem[2].
  • Jan Hals died in Haarlem[4].
  • Jan Hals was born on January 1, 1620[3].
  • Jan Hals died on January 1, 1654[5].
  • Jan Hals's father was Frans Hals[9].
  • Jan Hals's mother was Lysbeth Reyniers[10].
  • Jan Hals held citizenship in Dutch Republic[11].
  • Jan Hals's professions included painter[6].
  • Jan Hals worked as a draftsperson[7].
  • A notable work attributed to Jan Hals is Playing Children[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Jan Hals is Merry company at an inn[13].
  • Jan Hals was a member of Haarlem Guild of St. Luke[14].
  • Jan Hals is recorded as male[15].
  • Jan Hals's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Jan Hals's Commons category is recorded as Jan Hals[17].
  • Jan Hals's given name is recorded as Jan[18].
  • Jan Hals's work location is recorded as Haarlem[19].
  • Jan Hals's relative is recorded as Pieter Gerritsz van Roestraten[20].
  • Jan Hals's floruit is recorded as January 1, 1631[21].
  • Jan Hals's described by source is recorded as The Great Theatre of Dutch Painters[22].
  • Jan Hals's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Dutch[23].
  • Jan Hals's Commons Creator page is recorded as Jan Hals[24].
  • Jan Hals's sibling is recorded as Adriaentje Hals[25].
  • Jan Hals's sibling is recorded as Harmen Hals[26].
  • Jan Hals's sibling is recorded as Frans Hals Junior[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jan Hals's place of birth was Haarlem[2]. He was born on January 1, 1620[3]. His father was Frans Hals[9]. His mother was Lysbeth Reyniers[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6] and draftsperson[7].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Playing Children[12], a painting[28], founded in 1635[29] and Merry company at an inn[13], a painting[30], founded in 1650[31].

Death and Burial

Jan Hals died on January 1, 1654[5]. He died in Haarlem[4].

Why It Matters

Jan Hals ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Jan Hals born?

Born in Haarlem[2], Jan Hals…

Where did Jan Hals die?

Jan Hals passed away in Haarlem[4].

Who were Jan Hals's parents?

Jan Hals's father was Frans Hals[9]. Jan Hals's mother was Lysbeth Reyniers[10].

What did Jan Hals do for work?

Jan Hals worked as painter[6] and draftsperson[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Trivialist · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Floruit → +1631-01-01T00:00:00Z
    British museum person or institution id → 30428
    Viaf cluster id → 95811549, 562153596617551900001
    Joconde author id → T513-14390
    + 37 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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