Nicolaes Visscher

Dutch engraver, cartographer, publisher
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Nicolaes Visscher

Summary

Nicolaes Visscher is a human[1]. He was born in Amsterdam[2]. He was born on January 25, 1618[3]. He died in Amsterdam[4]. He died on January 1, 1679[5]. He worked as a cartographer[6], publisher[7], printmaker[8], visual artist[9], and printer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Amsterdam[2], Nicolaes Visscher…
  • Nicolaes Visscher passed away in Amsterdam[4].
  • Nicolaes Visscher was born on January 25, 1618[3].
  • Nicolaes Visscher died on January 1, 1679[5].
  • Nicolaes Visscher died on January 1, 1709[12].
  • Nicolaes Visscher's father was Claes Janszoon Visscher II[13].
  • A child of Nicolaes Visscher was Nicolaes Visscher II[14].
  • Nicolaes Visscher held citizenship in Dutch Republic[15].
  • Dutch was Nicolaes Visscher's native language[16].
  • Nicolaes Visscher's professions included cartographer[6].
  • Nicolaes Visscher worked as a publisher[7].
  • Nicolaes Visscher's professions included printmaker[8].
  • Nicolaes Visscher's professions included visual artist[9].
  • Nicolaes Visscher's professions included printer[10].
  • Nicolaes Visscher's professions included engraver[17].
  • Nicolaes Visscher is recorded as male[18].
  • Nicolaes Visscher's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Nicolaes Visscher's Commons category is recorded as Nicolaes Visscher I[20].
  • Nicolaes Visscher's family name is recorded as Visscher[21].
  • Nicolaes Visscher's given name is recorded as Nicolas[22].
  • Nicolaes Visscher's work location is recorded as Amsterdam[23].
  • Nicolaes Visscher's described by source is recorded as Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers[24].
  • Nicolaes Visscher's described by source is recorded as Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[25].
  • Nicolaes Visscher's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Dutch[26].
  • Nicolaes Visscher's Commons Creator page is recorded as Nicolaes Visscher (I)[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Nicolaes Visscher's place of birth was Amsterdam[2]. He was born on January 25, 1618[3]. His father was Claes Janszoon Visscher II[13]. Dutch was his native language[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cartographer[6], publisher[7], printmaker[8], visual artist[9], printer[10], and engraver[17].

Personal Life

A child of Nicolaes Visscher was Nicolaes Visscher II[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1679[5] and January 1, 1709[12]. Nicolaes Visscher died in Amsterdam[4].

Why It Matters

Nicolaes Visscher ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Nicolaes Visscher born?

Nicolaes Visscher was born in Amsterdam[2].

Where did Nicolaes Visscher die?

Nicolaes Visscher died in Amsterdam[4].

Who were Nicolaes Visscher's parents?

Nicolaes Visscher's father was Claes Janszoon Visscher II[13].

What did Nicolaes Visscher do for work?

Nicolaes Visscher worked as cartographer[6], publisher[7], printmaker[8], visual artist[9], and printer[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . artist list of the National Museum of Sweden. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . museabrugge.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . museabrugge.be. Retrieved . museabrugge.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . museabrugge.be. Retrieved . museabrugge.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . artist list of the National Museum of Sweden. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 29d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers, Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
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  2. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Instance of human
    Different from Nicolaes Visscher II
    Place of birth Amsterdam
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30846|batch #30846]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (4)"
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