Peter van Eyck

German-American actor (1911–1969)
Person human Q66418
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Peter van Eyck

Summary

Peter van Eyck is a human[1]. Born in Kamienny Jaz[2], he… he was born on +1911-07-16T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Männedorf[4]. He died on +1969-07-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an actor[6] and film actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (263 views/month, #7,094 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kamienny Jaz[2], Peter van Eyck…
  • Peter van Eyck passed away in Männedorf[4].
  • Peter van Eyck was born on +1911-07-16T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Peter van Eyck was born on +1913-07-16T00:00:00Z[9].
  • Peter van Eyck died on +1969-07-15T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Peter van Eyck is buried at Friedhof Unterdorf St. Margrethen[10].
  • Among Peter van Eyck's spouses was Ruth Ford[11].
  • A child of Peter van Eyck was Kristina van Eyck[12].
  • Peter van Eyck held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Peter van Eyck held citizenship in United States[14].
  • English was Peter van Eyck's native language[15].
  • Peter van Eyck worked as an actor[6].
  • Peter van Eyck's professions included film actor[7].
  • Peter van Eyck is recorded as male[16].
  • Peter van Eyck's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Peter van Eyck's Commons category is recorded as Peter van Eyck[18].
  • The cause of death was disease[19].
  • Peter van Eyck was part of the conflict World War II[20].
  • Peter van Eyck's family name is recorded as Van Eyck[21].
  • Peter van Eyck's given name is recorded as Peter[22].
  • Peter van Eyck's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Peter van Eyck's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Peter van Eyck's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Peter van Eyck's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Götz von Eick'}[26].
  • Peter van Eyck's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Peter van Eyck'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Peter van Eyck's place of birth was Kamienny Jaz[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1911-07-16T00:00:00Z[3] and +1913-07-16T00:00:00Z[9]. English was his native language[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6] and film actor[7].

Personal Life

Among Peter van Eyck's spouses was Ruth Ford[11]. A child of him was Kristina van Eyck[12].

Death and Burial

Peter van Eyck died on +1969-07-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Männedorf[4]. The cause of death was disease[19]. Burial took place at Friedhof Unterdorf St. Margrethen[10].

Why It Matters

Peter van Eyck ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (263 views/month, #7,094 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Peter van Eyck born?

Born in Kamienny Jaz[2], Peter van Eyck…

Where did Peter van Eyck die?

Peter van Eyck died in Männedorf[4].

Who was Peter van Eyck married to?

Peter van Eyck's spouses include Ruth Ford[11].

What did Peter van Eyck do for work?

Peter van Eyck worked as actor[6] and film actor[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cantic id 981061287690306706
    Participated in conflict World War II
    Place of death Männedorf
    Manner of death natural causes
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    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P9984]]: 981061287690306706, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/257405|batch #257405]]"
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