Peter I van den Gheyn
Spanish Netherlands (Belgiun) Bell maker
About Peter I van den Gheyn
Lived 1500 – 1561. Peter I van den Gheyn was a Belgian bell founder.
Peter Vanden Gheyn ( or ; 1500–1561) was a bell-founder of the Spanish Netherlands (now Belgium).
Life Peter was the son of Willem van den Ghein, who established himself as a bellfounder at Mechelen in 1506. Peter followed his father into the trade, establishing his own foundry in 1528. His estate was known as or .
He cast peal, table, and clock bells, but was most famed for the skill exhibited in his large bells. He is thought to have cast the bell of the Mary Rose. Another of his bells hangs at St Peter's College, Cambridge.
His two sons Peter and Jan both joined the family business.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Peter I van den Gheyn?
Spanish Netherlands (Belgiun) Bell maker
When was Peter I van den Gheyn born?
Peter I van den Gheyn was born in 1500.
When did Peter I van den Gheyn die?
Peter I van den Gheyn died in 1561.
What was Peter I van den Gheyn's occupation?
Peter I van den Gheyn was a bell founder.
What nationality was Peter I van den Gheyn?
Peter I van den Gheyn was Belgian.
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· DBpedia: Peter I Vanden Gheyn
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