Pieter van den Keere

Dutch engraver (1571–1646)
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Pieter van den Keere

Summary

Pieter van den Keere is a human[1]. Born in Ghent[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1571[3]. He passed away in Amsterdam[4]. He died on 1646[5]. He worked as a cartographer[6], printmaker[7], instrument maker[8], publisher[9], and engraver[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Pieter van den Keere's place of birth was Ghent[2].
  • Pieter van den Keere passed away in Amsterdam[4].
  • Pieter van den Keere was born on January 1, 1571[3].
  • Pieter van den Keere died on 1646[5].
  • Pieter van den Keere's father was Hendrik van den Keere[12].
  • Pieter van den Keere held citizenship in Southern Netherlands[13].
  • Pieter van den Keere's professions included cartographer[6].
  • Pieter van den Keere worked as a printmaker[7].
  • Pieter van den Keere worked as an instrument maker[8].
  • Pieter van den Keere's professions included publisher[9].
  • Pieter van den Keere's professions included engraver[10].
  • Pieter van den Keere worked as a globe maker[14].
  • Pieter van den Keere is recorded as male[15].
  • Pieter van den Keere's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Pieter van den Keere's Commons category is recorded as Pieter van der Keere[17].
  • Pieter van den Keere's given name is recorded as Pieter[18].
  • Pieter van den Keere's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Pieter van der Keere[19].
  • Pieter van den Keere's Commons gallery is recorded as Pieter van der Keere[20].
  • Pieter van den Keere's work location is recorded as Amsterdam[21].
  • Pieter van den Keere's work location is recorded as England[22].
  • Pieter van den Keere's relative is recorded as Jodocus Hondius I[23].
  • Pieter van den Keere's relative is recorded as Petrus Bertius[24].
  • Pieter van den Keere studied under Jodocus Hondius I[25].
  • Pieter van den Keere's floruit is recorded as January 1, 1630[26].
  • Pieter van den Keere's described by source is recorded as BEIC Digital Library[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ghent[2], Pieter van den Keere… he was born on January 1, 1571[3]. His father was Hendrik van den Keere[12].

Education

Pieter van den Keere studied under Jodocus Hondius I[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cartographer[6], printmaker[7], instrument maker[8], publisher[9], engraver[10], and globe maker[14].

Death and Burial

Pieter van den Keere died on 1646[5]. He passed away in Amsterdam[4].

Why It Matters

Pieter van den Keere ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Pieter van den Keere born?

Born in Ghent[2], Pieter van den Keere…

Where did Pieter van den Keere die?

Pieter van den Keere died in Amsterdam[4].

Who were Pieter van den Keere's parents?

Pieter van den Keere's father was Hendrik van den Keere[12].

What did Pieter van den Keere do for work?

Pieter van den Keere worked as cartographer[6], printmaker[7], instrument maker[8], publisher[9], and engraver[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . 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] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . digitale.beic.it. digitale.beic.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source BEIC Digital Library, Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers, Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
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  2. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 4w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Ghent
    Given name Pieter
    Relative Jodocus Hondius I, Petrus Bertius
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