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] and master scribe[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

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[9].
  • Simon Frisius died on August 13, 1628[5].
  • Simon Frisius held citizenship in Seventeen Provinces[10].
  • Simon Frisius's professions included printmaker[6].
  • Simon Frisius worked as a master scribe[7].
  • Simon Frisius is recorded as male[11].
  • Simon Frisius's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Simon Frisius's Commons category is recorded as Simon Frisius[13].
  • Simon Frisius's family name is recorded as Frisius[14].
  • Simon Frisius's given name is recorded as Simon[15].
  • Simon Frisius's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Simon Frisius[16].
  • Simon Frisius's Commons gallery is recorded as Simon Frisius[17].
  • Simon Frisius's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Dutch[18].
  • Simon Frisius's Commons Creator page is recorded as Simon Frisius[19].
  • Simon Frisius's different from is recorded as Simon Philip de Vries[20].
  • Simon Frisius's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[21].
  • Simon Frisius's has works in the collection is recorded as Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen[22].
  • Simon Frisius's has works in the collection is recorded as Finnish National Gallery[23].
  • Simon Frisius's has works in the collection is recorded as National Gallery of Art[24].
  • Simon Frisius's has works in the collection is recorded as Museum De Lakenhal[25].
  • Simon Frisius's has works in the collection is recorded as National Museum Paleis het Loo[26].
  • Simon Frisius's has works in the collection is recorded as Museum of Fine Arts of Rennes[27].

Body

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] and master scribe[7].

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 (15 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 30 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] and master scribe[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . museabrugge.be. Retrieved . museabrugge.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . museabrugge.be. Retrieved . museabrugge.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . museabrugge.be. Retrieved . museabrugge.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . 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] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation printmaker, master scribe
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32084|batch #32084]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (26)"
  2. 22d 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)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P6379]]: [[Q478695]], Add works in collection based on a work"
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