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Frederik de Wit

Dutch map maker (1629/1630-1706)

Frederik de Wit has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists in 1630 in Gouda.

Born

in 1630

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: in July 1706

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Birthplace
Gouda
Professions
copper engraver, publisher, cartographer, visual artist, printer, printmaker, map maker, engraver
Citizenship
Dutch Republic

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: in 1630 (RKDartists) or in 1630 (LIBRIS; Artnet; BnF authorities; National Library of Portugal; Alvin; Australian National Maritime Museum; ECARTICO; Galiciana; mutualart.com; NUKAT; MAK; SNAC; Internet Speculative Fiction Database) or in 1629 (Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers; museabrugge.be).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

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All birth date sources

A source is P248 “stated in” or a non-Wikimedia reference URL. Import-only references do not qualify.

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

Questions people ask

Where was Frederik de Wit born?

Frederik de Wit was born in Gouda.

When did Frederik de Wit die?

Frederik de Wit died in July 1706.