Simon Frisius

Dutch engraver (c. 1570-1628)
Person human Q3484277
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Simon Frisius

Summary

Simon Frisius is a human[1]. His place of birth was Harlingen[2]. He was born on January 1, 1570[3]. He died in The Hague[4]. He died on August 13, 1628[5]. He worked as a printmaker[6], master scribe[7], painter[8], etcher[9], and copper engraver[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Simon Frisius's place of birth was Harlingen[2].
  • Simon Frisius died in The Hague[4].
  • Simon Frisius was born on January 1, 1570[3].
  • Simon Frisius was born on January 1, 1570[12].
  • Simon Frisius died on August 13, 1628[5].
  • Simon Frisius held citizenship in Seventeen Provinces[13].
  • Simon Frisius's professions included printmaker[6].
  • Simon Frisius worked as a master scribe[7].
  • Simon Frisius's professions included painter[8].
  • Simon Frisius's professions included etcher[9].
  • Simon Frisius's professions included copper engraver[10].
  • Simon Frisius worked as a draftsperson[14].
  • Simon Frisius is recorded as male[15].
  • Simon Frisius's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Simon Frisius's Commons category is recorded as Simon Frisius[17].
  • Simon Frisius's family name is recorded as Frisius[18].
  • Simon Frisius's given name is recorded as Simon[19].
  • Simon Frisius's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Simon Frisius[20].
  • Simon Frisius's Commons gallery is recorded as Simon Frisius[21].
  • Simon Frisius's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Dutch[22].
  • Simon Frisius's Commons Creator page is recorded as Simon Frisius[23].
  • Simon Frisius's different from is recorded as Simon Philip de Vries[24].
  • Simon Frisius's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[25].
  • Simon Frisius's has works in the collection is recorded as Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen[26].
  • Simon Frisius's has works in the collection is recorded as Finnish National Gallery[27].

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Origins and Family

Simon Frisius was born in Harlingen[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1570[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include printmaker[6], master scribe[7], painter[8], etcher[9], copper engraver[10], and draftsperson[14].

Death and Burial

Simon Frisius died on August 13, 1628[5]. He died in The Hague[4].

Why It Matters

Simon Frisius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Simon Frisius born?

Born in Harlingen[2], Simon Frisius…

Where did Simon Frisius die?

Simon Frisius passed away in The Hague[4].

What did Simon Frisius do for work?

Simon Frisius worked as printmaker[6], master scribe[7], painter[8], etcher[9], and copper engraver[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . 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] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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  1. 8d ago · Hannolans · 2026-09-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Bibliothèque nationale de france id 14976740b, 13519877m
    Has works in the collection Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Finnish National Gallery, National Gallery of Art +6
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  2. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Bibliothèque nationale de france id 14976740b, 13519877m
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  3. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Bibliothèque nationale de france id 14976740b, 13519877m
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  4. 10w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14608 130469521
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  5. 11w ago · Daieuxetdailleurs · 2026-06-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Francearchives agent id 19111657
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  6. 16w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation printmaker, master scribe, painter +3
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  7. 17w ago · Hannolans · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death The Hague
    Languages spoken, written or signed Dutch
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library
    Aliases
    + 16 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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