Philippe Vandermaelen

Belgian geographer (1795–1869)
Person human Q2315978
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Philippe Vandermaelen

Summary

Philippe Vandermaelen is a human[1]. Born in Brussels[2], he… he was born on December 23, 1795[3]. He passed away in Brussels[4]. He died on May 29, 1869[5]. He worked as a geographer[6], cartographer[7], and instrument maker[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Philippe Vandermaelen's place of birth was Brussels[2].
  • Philippe Vandermaelen passed away in Brussels[4].
  • Philippe Vandermaelen was born on December 23, 1795[3].
  • Philippe Vandermaelen was born on January 1, 1795[10].
  • Philippe Vandermaelen died on May 29, 1869[5].
  • Philippe Vandermaelen died on January 1, 1869[11].
  • A child of Philippe Vandermaelen was Joseph van der Maelen[12].
  • Philippe Vandermaelen held citizenship in Belgium[13].
  • French was Philippe Vandermaelen's native language[14].
  • Philippe Vandermaelen's professions included geographer[6].
  • Philippe Vandermaelen's professions included cartographer[7].
  • Philippe Vandermaelen worked as an instrument maker[8].
  • Philippe Vandermaelen's field of work was cartography[15].
  • Philippe Vandermaelen was a member of Academy of Sciences of Turin[16].
  • Philippe Vandermaelen is recorded as male[17].
  • Philippe Vandermaelen's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Philippe Vandermaelen's Commons category is recorded as Philippe Vandermaelen[19].
  • Philippe Vandermaelen's given name is recorded as Philippe[20].
  • Philippe Vandermaelen's given name is recorded as Marie[21].
  • Philippe Vandermaelen's given name is recorded as Guillaume[22].
  • Philippe Vandermaelen's work location is recorded as Brussels[23].
  • Philippe Vandermaelen's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[24].
  • Philippe Vandermaelen's described by source is recorded as Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[25].
  • Philippe Vandermaelen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[26].
  • Philippe Vandermaelen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Dutch[27].

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Origins and Family

Philippe Vandermaelen's place of birth was Brussels[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 23, 1795[3] and January 1, 1795[10]. French was his native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geographer[6], cartographer[7], and instrument maker[8]. Philippe Vandermaelen's field of work was cartography[15].

Personal Life

A child of Philippe Vandermaelen was Joseph van der Maelen[12].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 29, 1869[5] and January 1, 1869[11]. Philippe Vandermaelen died in Brussels[4].

Why It Matters

Philippe Vandermaelen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Philippe Vandermaelen born?

Philippe Vandermaelen was born in Brussels[2].

Where did Philippe Vandermaelen die?

Philippe Vandermaelen passed away in Brussels[4].

What did Philippe Vandermaelen do for work?

Philippe Vandermaelen worked as geographer[6], cartographer[7], and instrument maker[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Q84353965. wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . Q84353965. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . 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] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890), Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
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  2. 8w ago · Gerwoman · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed French, Dutch
    Field of work cartography
    Place of death Brussels
    Instance of human
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