About Johannes le Francq van Berkhey
Lived 1729 – 1812 (aged 83). Johannes le Francq van Berkhey was a Dutch poet, botanist, physician, writer, painter and university teacher.
Johannes le Francq van Berkhey (1729–1812) was an 18th-century painter, scientist, physician and poet from the Dutch Republic.
Biography He was born in Leiden. According to Roeland van Eynden and Adriaan van der Willigen in their dictionary of artists known as Geschiedenis der vaderlandsche schilderkunst, he was a pupil along with Petrus Camper of the genre painter Louis de Moni. His grandfather was an art dealer in Leiden and brought him up after his father died. He is best known for his illustrations of natural history objects. He died in Leiden.
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Who was Johannes le Francq van Berkhey?
Dutch author and illustrator (1729-1812)
When was Johannes le Francq van Berkhey born?
Johannes le Francq van Berkhey was born on 23 January 1729 in Leiden.
When did Johannes le Francq van Berkhey die?
Johannes le Francq van Berkhey died on 13 March 1812 in Leiden, The Hague.
What was Johannes le Francq van Berkhey's occupation?
Johannes le Francq van Berkhey was a poet, botanist, physician, writer, painter and university teacher.
What nationality was Johannes le Francq van Berkhey?
Johannes le Francq van Berkhey was Dutch.
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