Peter Schenk the Younger

German engraver and map publisher (1693-1775)
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Peter Schenk the Younger

Summary

Peter Schenk the Younger is a human[1]. He was born in Amsterdam[2]. He was born on January 1, 1693[3]. He died in Amsterdam[4]. He died on January 1775[5]. He worked as an engraver[6], cartographer[7], printmaker[8], instrument maker[9], and publisher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Peter Schenk the Younger's place of birth was Amsterdam[2].
  • Peter Schenk the Younger passed away in Amsterdam[4].
  • Peter Schenk the Younger was born on January 1, 1693[3].
  • Peter Schenk the Younger died on January 1775[5].
  • Peter Schenk the Younger's father was Peter Schenk the Elder[12].
  • A child of Peter Schenk the Younger was Petrus Schenk[13].
  • Peter Schenk the Younger held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Peter Schenk the Younger's professions included engraver[6].
  • Peter Schenk the Younger worked as a cartographer[7].
  • Peter Schenk the Younger worked as a printmaker[8].
  • Peter Schenk the Younger worked as an instrument maker[9].
  • Peter Schenk the Younger's professions included publisher[10].
  • Peter Schenk the Younger's professions included copper engraver[15].
  • Peter Schenk the Younger's field of work was cartography[16].
  • Peter Schenk the Younger's field of work was engraving[17].
  • Peter Schenk the Younger's field of work was publishing house[18].
  • Peter Schenk the Younger is recorded as male[19].
  • Peter Schenk the Younger's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Peter Schenk the Younger is part of P. Schenk & G. Valk[21].
  • Peter Schenk the Younger's Commons category is recorded as Pieter Schenk (II)[22].
  • Peter Schenk the Younger's family name is recorded as Schenk[23].
  • Peter Schenk the Younger's given name is recorded as Pieter[24].
  • Peter Schenk the Younger's work location is recorded as Amsterdam[25].
  • Peter Schenk the Younger's work location is recorded as Leipzig[26].
  • Peter Schenk the Younger's work location is recorded as Amsterdam[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Amsterdam[2], Peter Schenk the Younger… he was born on January 1, 1693[3]. His father was Peter Schenk the Elder[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engraver[6], cartographer[7], printmaker[8], instrument maker[9], publisher[10], and copper engraver[15]. Fields of work include cartography[16], a branch of science[28]; engraving[17]; and publishing house[18], a type of organization[29].

Personal Life

A child of Peter Schenk the Younger was Petrus Schenk[13].

Death and Burial

Peter Schenk the Younger died on January 1775[5]. He passed away in Amsterdam[4].

Why It Matters

Peter Schenk the Younger ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Peter Schenk the Younger born?

Peter Schenk the Younger's place of birth was Amsterdam[2].

Where did Peter Schenk the Younger die?

Peter Schenk the Younger passed away in Amsterdam[4].

Who were Peter Schenk the Younger's parents?

Peter Schenk the Younger's father was Peter Schenk the Elder[12].

What did Peter Schenk the Younger do for work?

Peter Schenk the Younger worked as engraver[6], cartographer[7], printmaker[8], instrument maker[9], and publisher[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Web umenia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . collectiegelderland.nl. Retrieved . collectiegelderland.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Country of citizenship Germany
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    Partner in business or sport Gerard Valck
    Field of work cartography, engraving, publishing house
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