Johan van Galen

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Johan van Galen

Summary

Johan van Galen is a human[1]. He was born in Essen[2]. He was born on January 1, 1604[3]. He died in Livorno[4]. He died on March 23, 1653[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Essen[2], Johan van Galen…
  • Johan van Galen died in Livorno[4].
  • Johan van Galen was born on January 1, 1604[3].
  • Johan van Galen died on March 23, 1653[5].
  • Burial took place at Nieuwe Kerk[8].
  • Johan van Galen held citizenship in Dutch Republic[9].
  • Johan van Galen's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Johan van Galen is recorded as male[10].
  • Johan van Galen's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Johan van Galen's military branch is recorded as Royal Netherlands Navy[12].
  • Johan van Galen's Commons category is recorded as Jan van Galen[13].
  • Johan van Galen's military, police or special rank is recorded as Schout-bij-nacht[14].
  • Johan van Galen was part of the conflict Eighty Years' War[15].
  • Johan van Galen was part of the conflict Battle of the Downs[16].
  • Johan van Galen was part of the conflict Battle of Leghorn[17].
  • Johan van Galen's family name is recorded as van Galen[18].
  • Johan van Galen's given name is recorded as Jan[19].
  • Johan van Galen's manner of death is recorded as death in battle[20].
  • Johan van Galen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[21].
  • Johan van Galen's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'nl', 'text': 'Jan van Galen'}[22].

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Origins and Family

Johan van Galen's place of birth was Essen[2]. He was born on January 1, 1604[3].

Career and Affiliations

Johan van Galen worked as a military personnel[6].

Death and Burial

Johan van Galen died on March 23, 1653[5]. He passed away in Livorno[4]. Burial took place at Nieuwe Kerk[8].

Why It Matters

Johan van Galen has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Johan van Galen born?

Johan van Galen's place of birth was Essen[2].

Where did Johan van Galen die?

Johan van Galen passed away in Livorno[4].

What did Johan van Galen do for work?

Johan van Galen worked as military personnel[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Family name van Galen
    Manner of death death in battle
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
    Country of citizenship Dutch Republic
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