When was Jan Verbruggen born and where did he live?
Jan Verbruggen arrived in the world on the 4th of March 1712. He lived near water in Enkhuizen, Netherlands before moving to The Hague and London.
Questions about Jan Verbruggen
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What positions did Jan Verbruggen hold at Dutch and English foundries?
Jan Verbruggen secured a position as gun-founder for the Dutch admiralty's foundry in Enkhuizen by 1740. He advanced to become master gun-founder in The Hague from June 1755 and received appointments as master founders at the Royal Arsenal with his son Pieter on the 12th of January 1770.
How did Jan Verbruggen influence naval painting and engineering?
Jan Verbruggen studied under Jan van Call the Younger to paint seascapes and coastal scenery with precision. His dual career allowed him to document both war and commerce while introducing horizontal boring machines that became the first industrial size lathe installed in England.
Who were the parents and children of Jan Verbruggen?
Jan Verbruggen was the son of Pieter Verbruggen and Maria Brouwer. He married Eva van Schaack in 1734 and raised three children including Pieter who lived from 1735 until 1786.
When did Jan Verbruggen die and where is he buried?
Jan Verbruggen died in London on the 27th of October 1781. He was buried at the Dutch Church, Austin Friars on the 2nd of November.