Peter Minuit
0 sources
Peter Minuit
Summary
Peter Minuit is a human[1]. His place of birth was Wesel[2]. He was born on 1589[3]. He died in Saint Kitts[4]. He died on August 5, 1638[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], colonial administrator[8], and map drawer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (615 views/month, #5,552 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Peter Minuit's place of birth was Wesel[2].
- Peter Minuit died in Saint Kitts[4].
- Peter Minuit was born on 1589[3].
- Peter Minuit was born on 1580[11].
- Peter Minuit died on August 5, 1638[5].
- Peter Minuit died on June 1638[12].
- Peter Minuit held citizenship in Southern Netherlands[13].
- Peter Minuit's professions included politician[6].
- Peter Minuit's professions included military personnel[7].
- Peter Minuit's professions included colonial administrator[8].
- Peter Minuit's professions included map drawer[9].
- Peter Minuit held the position of Director-General of New Netherland[14].
- Among Peter Minuit's employers was Dutch West India Company[15].
- Peter Minuit is recorded as male[16].
- Peter Minuit's instance of is recorded as human[17].
- Peter Minuit's Commons category is recorded as Peter Minuit[18].
- Peter Minuit's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[19].
- Peter Minuit's given name is recorded as Peter[20].
- Peter Minuit's partner in business or sport is recorded as Samuel Blommaert[21].
- Peter Minuit's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[22].
- Peter Minuit's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[23].
- Peter Minuit's described by source is recorded as Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers[24].
- Peter Minuit's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'nl', 'text': 'Peter Minuit'}[25].
- Peter Minuit's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Pierre Minuit'}[26].
- Peter Minuit's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Scheepvaartmuseum Wikidataproject[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Peter Minuit was born in Wesel[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1589[3] and 1580[11].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], colonial administrator[8], and map drawer[9]. Peter Minuit was employed by Dutch West India Company[15]. He held the position of Director-General of New Netherland[14].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include August 5, 1638[5] and June 1638[12]. Peter Minuit died in Saint Kitts[4].
Why It Matters
Peter Minuit ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (615 views/month, #5,552 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Peter Minuit born?
Peter Minuit's place of birth was Wesel[2].
Where did Peter Minuit die?
Peter Minuit died in Saint Kitts[4].
What did Peter Minuit do for work?
Peter Minuit worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], colonial administrator[8], and map drawer[9].