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Nicolaes Witsen
Mayor of Amsterdam (1641-1717)
Nicolaes Witsen was born on May 8, 1641 in Amsterdam, Netherlands and died on August 10, 1717, aged 76.
Born
May 8, 1641
Nicolaes Witsen died aged 76.
Died: August 10, 1717
Source:
- BnF authorities
- Biografisch Portaal
- Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Professions
- writer, cartographer, politician, trader, geographer, diplomat
- Citizenship
- Dutch Republic
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- BnF authorities
- Biografisch Portaal
- Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
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How old was Nicolaes Witsen when they died?
Nicolaes Witsen died aged 76.
When is Nicolaes Witsen’s birthday?
Nicolaes Witsen’s recorded birthday is May 8.
Where was Nicolaes Witsen born?
Nicolaes Witsen was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
When did Nicolaes Witsen die?
Nicolaes Witsen died on August 10, 1717.