Martin Vries

Dutch explorer of Japan (1589–1647)
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Martin Vries

Summary

Martin Vries is a human[1]. Born in Harlingen[2], he… he was born on February 18, 1589[3]. He passed away in Pacific Ocean[4]. He died on January 1, 1647[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], military engineer[7], and map drawer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Martin Vries was born in Harlingen[2].
  • Martin Vries passed away in Pacific Ocean[4].
  • Martin Vries was born on February 18, 1589[3].
  • Martin Vries died on January 1, 1647[5].
  • Martin Vries held citizenship in Dutch Republic[10].
  • Martin Vries worked as an explorer[6].
  • Martin Vries's professions included military engineer[7].
  • Martin Vries worked as a map drawer[8].
  • Martin Vries was employed by Dutch East India Company[11].
  • Martin Vries is recorded as male[12].
  • Martin Vries's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • The cause of death was infectious disease[14].
  • Martin Vries's family name is recorded as De Vries[15].
  • Martin Vries's given name is recorded as Maarten[16].
  • Martin Vries's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[17].
  • Martin Vries's described by source is recorded as Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers[18].
  • Martin Vries's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Dutch[19].
  • Martin Vries's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Scheepvaartmuseum Wikidataproject[20].
  • Martin Vries's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[21].

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Origins and Family

Born in Harlingen[2], Martin Vries… he was born on February 18, 1589[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], military engineer[7], and map drawer[8]. Martin Vries was employed by Dutch East India Company[11].

Death and Burial

Martin Vries died on January 1, 1647[5]. He passed away in Pacific Ocean[4]. The cause of death was infectious disease[14].

Why It Matters

Martin Vries ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

He is credited with the discovery of Tyuleny Island[24], an island[25], in Russian Empire[26] and Cape Aniva[27], a cape[28], in Russia[29].

FAQs

Where was Martin Vries born?

Martin Vries was born in Harlingen[2].

Where did Martin Vries die?

Martin Vries passed away in Pacific Ocean[4].

What did Martin Vries do for work?

Martin Vries worked as explorer[6], military engineer[7], and map drawer[8].

What did Martin Vries discover?

Martin Vries is credited as discoverer of Tyuleny Island[24] and Cape Aniva[27].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [24] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Printstream · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Harlingen
    Country of citizenship Dutch Republic
    Languages spoken, written or signed Dutch
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