in February 1558
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- Source: ECARTICO
THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Hendrik Goltzius
German-born Dutch printmaker, draftsman and painter (1558-1617)
Hendrik Goltzius has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists in February 1558 in Bracht, Germany.
Born
in February 1558
An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.
Died: January 1, 1617
- Birthplace
- Bracht, Germany
- Professions
- etcher, exlibrist, graphic artist, visual artist, printmaker, glass painter, engraver, art collector, painter, draftsperson, pen drawer, print publisher, xylographer, publisher, copper engraver
- Citizenship
- Dutch Republic
Incompatible birth dates
Sources disagree: in February 1558 (BnF authorities; Benezit Dictionary of Artists) or in February 1558 (ECARTICO) or in January 1558 (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.
in January 1558
Precision: month · Rank: normal
- Source: museabrugge.be
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 Hendrik Goltzius born?
Hendrik Goltzius was born in Bracht, Germany.
When did Hendrik Goltzius die?
Hendrik Goltzius died on January 1, 1617.