Surname: Rubens Forename(s): Peter Paul b. 28 June 1577. d. 30 May 1640. Nationality: Flemish. VIAF.
Painter. Born in Siegen, Westphalia. Son of Jan Rubens and Marie Pypelynckx. Educated
at the Latin school of Rombout Verdonck. Lived mostly in Antwerp, but spent significant
time in Rome, Paris, Madrid, and London for exhibitions and diplomatic missions. Worked
as a painter and diplomat. Married Isabella Brant (d. 1626) in 1609 and Hélène Fourment
in 1630. Knighted by Charles I on 21 February 1630. Biographical information: Benezit. (BGL)