Jodocus Hondius II

Dutch cartographer, engraver, and editor (1593-1629)
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Jodocus Hondius II

Summary

Jodocus Hondius II is a human[1]. Born in Amsterdam[2], he… he was born on November 1593[3]. He died in Amsterdam[4]. He died on August 1629[5]. He worked as an engraver[6], cartographer[7], editor[8], instrument maker[9], and medical instrument maker[10].

Key Facts

  • Born in Amsterdam[2], Jodocus Hondius II…
  • Jodocus Hondius II passed away in Amsterdam[4].
  • Jodocus Hondius II was born on November 1593[3].
  • Jodocus Hondius II died on August 1629[5].
  • Jodocus Hondius II's father was Jodocus Hondius I[11].
  • Jodocus Hondius II's mother was Colette van den Keere[12].
  • A child of Jodocus Hondius II was Jodocus Hondius III[13].
  • Jodocus Hondius II held citizenship in Dutch Republic[14].
  • Dutch was Jodocus Hondius II's native language[15].
  • Jodocus Hondius II worked as an engraver[6].
  • Jodocus Hondius II worked as a cartographer[7].
  • Jodocus Hondius II's professions included editor[8].
  • Jodocus Hondius II worked as an instrument maker[9].
  • Jodocus Hondius II worked as a medical instrument maker[10].
  • Jodocus Hondius II worked as a printmaker[16].
  • Jodocus Hondius II's field of work was engraving[17].
  • Jodocus Hondius II's field of work was cartography[18].
  • Jodocus Hondius II's field of work was map[19].
  • Jodocus Hondius II's field of work was publishing house[20].
  • Jodocus Hondius II is recorded as male[21].
  • Jodocus Hondius II's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Jodocus Hondius II's Commons category is recorded as Jodocus Hondius II[23].
  • Jodocus Hondius II's given name is recorded as Jodocus[24].
  • Jodocus Hondius II's work location is recorded as Amsterdam[25].
  • Jodocus Hondius II's described by source is recorded as Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[26].

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Origins and Family

Jodocus Hondius II's place of birth was Amsterdam[2]. He was born on November 1593[3]. His father was Jodocus Hondius I[11]. His mother was Colette van den Keere[12]. Dutch was his native language[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engraver[6], cartographer[7], editor[8], instrument maker[9], medical instrument maker[10], and printmaker[16]. Fields of work include engraving[17]; cartography[18], a branch of science[27]; map[19], a type of map[28]; and publishing house[20], a type of organization[29].

Personal Life

A child of Jodocus Hondius II was Jodocus Hondius III[13].

Death and Burial

Jodocus Hondius II died on August 1629[5]. He died in Amsterdam[4].

FAQs

Where was Jodocus Hondius II born?

Born in Amsterdam[2], Jodocus Hondius II…

Where did Jodocus Hondius II die?

Jodocus Hondius II passed away in Amsterdam[4].

Who were Jodocus Hondius II's parents?

Jodocus Hondius II's father was Jodocus Hondius I[11]. Jodocus Hondius II's mother was Colette van den Keere[12].

What did Jodocus Hondius II do for work?

Jodocus Hondius II worked as engraver[6], cartographer[7], editor[8], instrument maker[9], and medical instrument maker[10].

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. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . dbnl.org. dbnl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . wikidata.org.
  19. [16] . collectiegelderland.nl. Retrieved . collectiegelderland.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 10d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers, Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers
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  2. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation engraver, cartographer, editor +4
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32080|batch #32080]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (22)"
  3. 25d ago · YukiKoKo · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Relative Q949492
    Name in native language Joost de Hondt de Jonge
    Family name Q21493073
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  4. 25d ago · YukiKoKo · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of human
    Country of citizenship Dutch Republic
    Biografisch portaal van nederland id 40832088
    Date of birth +1593-11-00T00:00:00Z
    + 70 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1|2 */ [[Property:P735]]: [[Q2503890]]"
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