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Martin Hermann Faber

1587 – 1648

Painter, architect, and cartographer from Germany

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About Martin Hermann Faber

Lived 1587 – 1648 (aged 60–61). Martin Hermann Faber was a German painter, architect, cartographer, designer, surveyor and map drawer.

Martin Hermann Faber (1586–1648) was a German painter, architect, and cartographer.

He was born in Emden and made a trip southwards to Italy in 1611 where he met the "Caravaggist" Louis Finson. He travelled extensively with Finson and worked with him in France, but was back in Emden in 1618 where he joined the Emden Guild of St. Luke. He remained a member until 1629, and his sons Berend and Hermann II also became members of the guild. He died in Emden.

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Important facts

Born

1587, Emden

Birth century

16th century

Died

13 April 1648, Emden

Occupation

Painter, architect, cartographer, designer, surveyor, map drawer

Nationality

Germany

Also known as

Martinus Hermanus Faber, Martin Faber, Martin Hermansz Faber

People in Martin Hermann Faber's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Louis Finson

1580 – 1617

Painter

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Martin Hermann Faber's

Giovanni Domenico Cassini

Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk

1561 – 1626

Politician

Frequently asked questions

Who was Martin Hermann Faber?

painter, architect, and cartographer from Germany (1587-1648)

When was Martin Hermann Faber born?

Martin Hermann Faber was born in 1587 in Emden.

When did Martin Hermann Faber die?

Martin Hermann Faber died on 13 April 1648 in Emden.

What was Martin Hermann Faber's occupation?

Martin Hermann Faber was a painter, architect, cartographer, designer, surveyor and map drawer.

What nationality was Martin Hermann Faber?

Martin Hermann Faber was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Martin Hermann Faber

· Wikidata: Q1903721

· DBpedia: Martin Hermann Faber

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