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Willem van de Velde the Elder
Dutch painter (c.1611–1693)
Willem van de Velde the Elder was born in 1611 in Leiden, Netherlands and died on December 13, 1693.
Born
in 1611
Died: December 13, 1693
Source:
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- Birthplace
- Leiden, Netherlands
- Professions
- draftsperson, painter
- Citizenship
- Dutch Republic
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- Athenaeum
- J. Paul Getty Museum
- BnF authorities
- Art UK painters database
- Great Norwegian Encyclopedia
- Biografisch Portaal
- ArtCyclopedia
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- Find a Grave
- Artnet
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Digitale Bibliotheek voor de Nederlandse Letteren
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Questions people ask
Where was Willem van de Velde the Elder born?
Willem van de Velde the Elder was born in Leiden, Netherlands.
When did Willem van de Velde the Elder die?
Willem van de Velde the Elder died on December 13, 1693.