Thomas Geminus

Flemish engraver and printer (1510–1562)
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Thomas Geminus

Summary

Thomas Geminus is a human[1]. Born in Lille[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1510[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on May 1, 1562[5]. He worked as an engraver[6], instrument maker[7], printer[8], and surgeon[9]. He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Geminus was born in Lille[2].
  • Thomas Geminus's place of birth was Lixhe[11].
  • Thomas Geminus's place of birth was Lys-lez-Lannoy[12].
  • Thomas Geminus died in London[4].
  • Thomas Geminus was born on January 1, 1510[3].
  • Thomas Geminus died on May 1, 1562[5].
  • Thomas Geminus died on January 1, 1562[13].
  • Thomas Geminus died on 1563[14].
  • Thomas Geminus held citizenship in France[15].
  • Thomas Geminus worked as an engraver[6].
  • Thomas Geminus worked as an instrument maker[7].
  • Thomas Geminus worked as a printer[8].
  • Thomas Geminus's professions included surgeon[9].
  • Thomas Geminus was influenced by Andreas Vesalius[16].
  • Thomas Geminus is recorded as male[17].
  • Thomas Geminus's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Thomas Geminus's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Geminus[19].
  • Thomas Geminus's given name is recorded as Thomas[20].
  • Thomas Geminus's work location is recorded as London[21].
  • Thomas Geminus's work location is recorded as London[22].
  • Thomas Geminus's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23].
  • Thomas Geminus's described by source is recorded as Engraving in England in the Sixteenth & Seventeenth Centuries: a descriptive catalogue with introductions: Part 1: The Tudor Period[24].
  • Thomas Geminus's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[25].
  • Thomas Geminus's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Thomas Geminus's Commons Creator page is recorded as Thomas Geminus[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Lille[2], a commune of France[28], in France[29]; Lixhe[11], a municipality section[30], in Belgium[31]; and Lys-lez-Lannoy[12], a commune of France[32], in France[33]. Thomas Geminus was born on January 1, 1510[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engraver[6], instrument maker[7], printer[8], and surgeon[9].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 1, 1562[5], January 1, 1562[13], and 1563[14]. Thomas Geminus died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Thomas Geminus is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Geminus born?

Thomas Geminus was born in Lille[2].

Where did Thomas Geminus die?

Thomas Geminus died in London[4].

What did Thomas Geminus do for work?

Thomas Geminus worked as engraver[6], instrument maker[7], printer[8], and surgeon[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . Engraving in England in the Sixteenth & Seventeenth Centuries: a descriptive catalogue with introductions: Part 1: The Tudor Period. wikidata.org.
  4. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Engraving in England in the Sixteenth & Seventeenth Centuries: a descriptive catalogue with introductions: Part 1: The Tudor Period. wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . Engraving in England in the Sixteenth & Seventeenth Centuries: a descriptive catalogue with introductions: Part 1: The Tudor Period. wikidata.org.
  12. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . NUKAT. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] ↑ . The Stuttgart Database of Scientific Illustrators 1450–1950. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] ↑ . Engraving in England in the Sixteenth & Seventeenth Centuries: a descriptive catalogue with introductions: Part 1: The Tudor Period. wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] ↑ . Engraving in England in the Sixteenth & Seventeenth Centuries: a descriptive catalogue with introductions: Part 1: The Tudor Period. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . Engraving in England in the Sixteenth & Seventeenth Centuries: a descriptive catalogue with introductions: Part 1: The Tudor Period. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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