Johannes II van Keulen

Dutch scientific instrument maker
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Summary

Johannes II van Keulen was born on November 1704[1] in Amsterdam[2]. He died on January 1, 1755[3], in Amsterdam[4]. He worked as a cartographer[5], instrument maker[6], goldsmith[7], publisher[8], and copper engraver[9]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: January 1, 1705[11]
  • Father: Gerard van Keulen[12]
  • Spouse: Catharina Buijs[13]
  • Child: Gerard Hulst van Keulen[14], Cornelis Buijs van Keulen[15]
  • Country of citizenship: Dutch Republic[16]
  • Occupation: metalsmith[17], bookseller[18], print publisher[19], printseller[20], maritime cartographer[21]
  • Employer: Dutch East India Company[22]
  • Religion or worldview: Reformed Christianity[23]
  • Sex or gender: male[24]
  • Commons category: Johannes II van Keulen[25]
  • Given name: Johannes[26]
  • Work location: Amsterdam[27]
  • Described by source: De Amsterdamse boekhandel, 1680-1725[28], Q133729867[29], Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers[30], Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[31]
  • Date of baptism: November 30, 1704[32]
  • Date of burial or cremation: March 3, 1755[33]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: Scheepvaartmuseum Wikidataproject[34]
  • Has works in the collection: Rijksmuseum[35], Noordelijk Scheepvaartmuseum[36], University Museum Utrecht[37], Zuiderzeemuseum[38], Museon-Omniversum[39], Visserij & Vlaardings Museum[40], Kaap Skil[41], Fries Museum[42], Museum of Art and Crafts Hamburg[43], Museum für Hamburgische Geschichte[44], Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency of Germany[45], Danish Maritime Museum[46], Tønder Art Museum[47], Stewart museum[48]

FAQs

Where was Johannes II van Keulen born?

Johannes II van Keulen's place of birth was Amsterdam[2].

Where did Johannes II van Keulen die?

Johannes II van Keulen passed away in Amsterdam[4].

Who were Johannes II van Keulen's parents?

Johannes II van Keulen's father was Gerard van Keulen[12].

Who was Johannes II van Keulen married to?

Johannes II van Keulen's spouses include Catharina Buijs[13].

What did Johannes II van Keulen do for work?

Johannes II van Keulen worked as a cartographer[5], instrument maker[6], goldsmith[7], publisher[8], and copper engraver[9].

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  3. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [5] ↑ . Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [8] ↑ . Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [17] ↑ . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  26. [27] ↑ . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . Scientific Instrument Makers in the Netherlands. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  46. [47] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  47. [48] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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