Matthew Maty

Dutch physician
Person human Q763707
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Summary

Matthew Maty was born on May 17, 1718[1], in Montfoort[2]. He died on March 21, 1776[3], in London[4]. He worked as a librarian[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Netherlands[8]
  • Employer: British Museum[9]
  • Educated at: Leiden University[10]
  • Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[11]
  • Member of: Royal Society[12], Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Commons category: Matthew Maty[15]
  • Family name: Maty[16]
  • Given name: Matthew[17]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[19]
  • Commons Creator page: Matthew Maty[20]
  • Writing language: English[21]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[22]
  • P14608: 10103024X[23]

FAQs

Where was Matthew Maty born?

Matthew Maty was born in Montfoort[2].

Where did Matthew Maty die?

Matthew Maty died in London[4].

What did Matthew Maty do for work?

Matthew Maty worked as a librarian[5] and writer[6].

Where did Matthew Maty go to school?

Matthew Maty was educated at Leiden University[10].

What awards did Matthew Maty receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[11].

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  3. [14] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['commons', 'de', 'en', 'fr', 'la']
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Matthew
    Family name → Maty
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