Pieter Post

painter and architect from the Northern Netherlands (1608-1669)
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Pieter Post

Summary

Pieter Post is a human[1]. His place of birth was Haarlem[2]. He was born on January 1, 1608[3]. He died in The Hague[4]. He died on May 8, 1669[5]. He worked as an architect[6], painter[7], printmaker[8], draftsperson[9], and court painter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Pieter Post's place of birth was Haarlem[2].
  • Pieter Post passed away in The Hague[4].
  • Pieter Post was born on January 1, 1608[3].
  • Pieter Post was born on May 1, 1608[12].
  • Pieter Post was born on April 1608[13].
  • Pieter Post died on May 8, 1669[5].
  • Pieter Post died on May 1669[14].
  • A child of Pieter Post was Maurits Post[15].
  • Pieter Post held citizenship in Dutch Republic[16].
  • Pieter Post's professions included architect[6].
  • Pieter Post's professions included painter[7].
  • Pieter Post worked as a printmaker[8].
  • Pieter Post worked as a draftsperson[9].
  • Pieter Post's professions included court painter[10].
  • Pieter Post worked as a court architect[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Pieter Post is Huis ten Bosch[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Pieter Post is Cavalry Engagement[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Pieter Post is Ambushing an Army Convoy[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Pieter Post is Dune Landscape with Haystack[21].
  • Pieter Post was a member of Haarlem Guild of St. Luke[22].
  • Pieter Post is recorded as male[23].
  • Pieter Post's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Pieter Post's Commons category is recorded as Pieter Post[25].
  • Pieter Post's family name is recorded as Post[26].
  • Pieter Post's given name is recorded as Pieter[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Haarlem[2], Pieter Post… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1608[3], May 1, 1608[12], and April 1608[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6], painter[7], printmaker[8], draftsperson[9], court painter[10], and court architect[17].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Huis ten Bosch[18], a palace[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1645[30]; Cavalry Engagement[19], a painting[31], founded in 1631[32]; Ambushing an Army Convoy[20], a painting[33], founded in 1631[34]; and Dune Landscape with Haystack[21], a painting[35], founded in 1633[36].

Personal Life

A child of Pieter Post was Maurits Post[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 8, 1669[5] and May 1669[14]. Pieter Post died in The Hague[4].

Why It Matters

Pieter Post ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

He has been cited as an influence by Frans Post[39], a painter[40], 1612–1680[41], of Dutch Republic[42], specialised in painting[43].

FAQs

Where was Pieter Post born?

Born in Haarlem[2], Pieter Post…

Where did Pieter Post die?

Pieter Post passed away in The Hague[4].

What did Pieter Post do for work?

Pieter Post worked as architect[6], painter[7], printmaker[8], draftsperson[9], and court painter[10].

Who did Pieter Post influence?

Pieter Post has been cited as an influence by Frans Post[39].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [25] . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [14] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [18] . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] . wikidata.org.
  24. [20] . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . 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. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Child Maurits Post
    Place of birth Haarlem
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