Willem Writs

Dutch artist, etcher and draughtsperson
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Willem Writs

Summary

Willem Writs is a human[1]. Born in Amsterdam[2], he… he was born on 1731[3]. He passed away in Amsterdam[4]. He died on October 6, 1786[5]. He worked as an artist[6], etcher[7], draftsperson[8], and instrument maker[9].

Key Facts

  • Willem Writs's place of birth was Amsterdam[2].
  • Willem Writs died in Amsterdam[4].
  • Willem Writs was born on 1731[3].
  • Willem Writs was born on January 1, 1732[10].
  • Willem Writs died on October 6, 1786[5].
  • Willem Writs died on January 1, 1786[11].
  • Willem Writs held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[12].
  • Willem Writs's professions included artist[6].
  • Willem Writs's professions included etcher[7].
  • Willem Writs worked as a draftsperson[8].
  • Willem Writs's professions included instrument maker[9].
  • Willem Writs is recorded as male[13].
  • Willem Writs's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Willem Writs's Commons category is recorded as Willem Writs[15].
  • Willem Writs's given name is recorded as Willem[16].
  • Willem Writs's work location is recorded as Amsterdam[17].
  • Willem Writs's work location is recorded as Amsterdam[18].
  • Willem Writs's Commons Creator page is recorded as Willem Writs[19].
  • Willem Writs's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[20].

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Origins and Family

Willem Writs's place of birth was Amsterdam[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1731[3] and January 1, 1732[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include artist[6], etcher[7], draftsperson[8], and instrument maker[9].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 6, 1786[5] and January 1, 1786[11]. Willem Writs died in Amsterdam[4].

FAQs

Where was Willem Writs born?

Born in Amsterdam[2], Willem Writs…

Where did Willem Writs die?

Willem Writs passed away in Amsterdam[4].

What did Willem Writs do for work?

Willem Writs worked as artist[6], etcher[7], draftsperson[8], and instrument maker[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . Artnet. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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