Martin Droeshout

English engraver of Flemish background (1601 – c.1650)
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Martin Droeshout

Summary

Martin Droeshout is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on April 1, 1601[3]. He died in The Hague[4]. He died on January 1, 1650[5]. He worked as a copper engraver[6] and printmaker[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Martin Droeshout…
  • Martin Droeshout's place of birth was Brussels[9].
  • Martin Droeshout died in The Hague[4].
  • Martin Droeshout died in London[10].
  • Martin Droeshout was born on April 1, 1601[3].
  • Martin Droeshout was born on 1601[11].
  • Martin Droeshout died on January 1, 1650[5].
  • Martin Droeshout's father was Michael Droeshout[12].
  • A child of Martin Droeshout was John Droeshout[13].
  • Martin Droeshout held citizenship in Spain[14].
  • Martin Droeshout's professions included copper engraver[6].
  • Martin Droeshout worked as a printmaker[7].
  • A notable work attributed to Martin Droeshout is Droeshout portrait[15].
  • Martin Droeshout is recorded as male[16].
  • Martin Droeshout's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Martin Droeshout's Commons category is recorded as Martin Droeshout[18].
  • Martin Droeshout's family name is recorded as Rosswood[19].
  • Martin Droeshout's given name is recorded as Martin[20].
  • Martin Droeshout's work location is recorded as London[21].
  • Martin Droeshout's relative is recorded as Martin Droeshout[22].
  • Martin Droeshout's described by source is recorded as Martin Droeshout Redivivus: Reassessing the Folio Engraving of Shakespeare[23].
  • Martin Droeshout's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24].
  • Martin Droeshout's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Martin Droeshout's Commons Creator page is recorded as Martin Droeshout[26].
  • Martin Droeshout's has works in the collection is recorded as National Library of Wales[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include London[2], a metropolis[28], in Roman Empire[29], founded in 0047[30] and Brussels[9], a big city[31], in Belgium[32], founded in 1795[33]. Recorded date of birth include April 1, 1601[3] and 1601[11]. Martin Droeshout's father was Michael Droeshout[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include copper engraver[6] and printmaker[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Martin Droeshout is Droeshout portrait[15].

Personal Life

A child of Martin Droeshout was John Droeshout[13].

Death and Burial

Martin Droeshout died on January 1, 1650[5]. Recorded place of death include The Hague[4], a municipality of the Netherlands[34], in Netherlands[35], founded in 1201[36] and London[10], a metropolis[37], in Roman Empire[38], founded in 0047[39].

Why It Matters

Martin Droeshout ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Martin Droeshout born?

Born in London[2], Martin Droeshout…

Where did Martin Droeshout die?

Martin Droeshout died in The Hague[4].

Who were Martin Droeshout's parents?

Martin Droeshout's father was Michael Droeshout[12].

What did Martin Droeshout do for work?

Martin Droeshout worked as copper engraver[6] and printmaker[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [15] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . 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
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . 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. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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