Grachtengordel in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Keizersgracht 456-462 Residences

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 18, 2017

1. Keizersgracht 456-462 Residences Marker

Inscription. In 1683, the Keizersgracht 456-462 residences were constructed on the site of the carillon bell foundry of Francois (1609-1667) and Pieter Hemony (1619-1662), the most renowned bell founders of 17th Century Netherlands.

Frederick Coyett (1615-1687, born in Stockholm) retired here with his family as the first tenants, in 1685.

In 1647 and 1652, Coyett (揆一) served as chief of staff in Deshima, the Dutch VOC-trading post in Japan, and in 1656-1662 as the last governor of Dutch Formosa (Taiwan).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 52° 22.019′ N, 4° 53.062′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Grachtengordel. Marker is at the intersection of Keizersgracht and Leidsegracht, on the left when traveling south on Keizersgracht. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Keizersgracht 460, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1016 CN, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Gratitude for the Dutch Support of the American Revolution (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Gisèle (about 210 meters away); Pietro Antonio Locatelli (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Taeke Ferwerda and Siebren van der Baan Memorial (approx.

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0.4 kilometers away); Marnixstraat 1945 Executions Memorial (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Tante (“Aunt”) Leen (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); John Adams (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Joes Kloppenburg (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Regarding Keizersgracht 456-462 Residences. The "VOC" referenced on the marker is the Verenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie, known in English as the Dutch East India Company.

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1. Pieter and François Hemony (Wikipedia). François Hemony (c. 1609-1667) and his brother Pieter, Pierre, or Peter Hemony (1619-1680) were the greatest carillon bell founders in the history of the Low Countries. They developed the carillon, in collaboration with Jacob van Eyck, into a full-fledged musical instrument by casting the first tuned carillon in 1644....The brothers' skill was unequaled in their time; after their death, their guarded trade secrets were lost, and not until the 19th century were bells of comparable
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 18, 2017

2. Keizersgracht 456-462 Residences Marker - Wide View
tuning quality cast. Even today, most Hemony bells sound pure and clear. (Submitted on July 17, 2017.)

2. Frederick Coyett (Wikipedia). Frederick Coyett (Chinese: 揆一; pinyin: Kuíyī; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Kûi-it), born in Stockholm c. 1615, buried in Amsterdam on 17 October 1687, was a Swedish nobleman and the last colonial governor for the Dutch colony of Formosa. He was the first Swede to travel to Japan and China and became the last governor of Dutch-occupied Taiwan (1656–1662). (Submitted on July 17, 2017.)

Keizersgracht 456-462 Residences and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 18, 2017

3. Keizersgracht 456-462 Residences and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 307 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 17, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.