Willem Piso

Summary

Willem Piso is a human^[1]. Born in Leiden^[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1611^[3]. He died in Amsterdam^[4]. He died on January 1, 1678^[5]. He worked as a physician^[6], botanist^[7], biologist^[8], ornithologist^[9], and naturalist^[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[11]

Key Facts

• Willem Piso's place of birth was Leiden^[2].
• Willem Piso died in Amsterdam^[4].
• Willem Piso was born on January 1, 1611^[3].
• Willem Piso was born on 1611^[12].
• Willem Piso died on January 1, 1678^[5].
• Willem Piso's father was Hermanus Pies^[13].
• Willem Piso's mother was Cornelia van Liesvelt^[14].
• Willem Piso was married to Constantia Spranger^[15].
• A child of Willem Piso was Maria Piso^[16].
• Willem Piso held citizenship in Dutch Republic^[17].
• Willem Piso's professions included physician^[6].
• Willem Piso's professions included botanist^[7].
• Willem Piso's professions included biologist^[8].
• Willem Piso worked as an ornithologist^[9].
• Willem Piso worked as a naturalist^[10].
• Willem Piso's professions included draftsperson^[18].
• Willem Piso's field of work was medicine^[19].
• Willem Piso's education included a stint at Leiden University^[20].
• Willem Piso is recorded as male^[21].
• Willem Piso's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• Willem Piso's Commons category is recorded as Willem Piso^[23].
• Willem Piso's family name is recorded as Piso^[24].
• Willem Piso's given name is recorded as Willem^[25].
• Willem Piso's work location is recorded as Brazil^[26].
• Willem Piso's work location is recorded as Amsterdam^[27].

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Origins and Family

Willem Piso was born in Leiden^[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1611^[3] and 1611^[12]. His father was Hermanus Pies^[13]. His mother was Cornelia van Liesvelt^[14].

Education

Willem Piso was educated at Leiden University^[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician^[6], botanist^[7], biologist^[8], ornithologist^[9], naturalist^[10], and draftsperson^[18]. Willem Piso's field of work was medicine^[19].

Personal Life

Willem Piso was married to Constantia Spranger^[15]. A child of him was Maria Piso^[16].

Death and Burial

Willem Piso died on January 1, 1678^[5]. He passed away in Amsterdam^[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Willem Piso include Aratus pisonii^[28], a taxon^[29] and 11240 Piso^[30], an asteroid^[31].

Why It Matters

Willem Piso has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[11] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[32]

Works attributed to him include Historia Naturalis Brasiliae^[33], a literary work^[34]. Entities named for him include Aratus pisonii^[28], a taxon^[29] and 11240 Piso^[30], an asteroid^[31].

FAQs

Where was Willem Piso born?

Born in Leiden^[2], Willem Piso…

Where did Willem Piso die?

Willem Piso passed away in Amsterdam^[4].

Who were Willem Piso's parents?

Willem Piso's father was Hermanus Pies^[13]. Willem Piso's mother was Cornelia van Liesvelt^[14].

Who was Willem Piso married to?

Willem Piso's spouses include Constantia Spranger^[15].

What did Willem Piso do for work?

Willem Piso worked as physician^[6], botanist^[7], biologist^[8], ornithologist^[9], and naturalist^[10].

Where did Willem Piso go to school?

Willem Piso was educated at Leiden University^[20].