Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Albert Verwey

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 24, 2022

1. Albert Verwey Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Hier werkte de Dichter
Albert Verwey
van 1925 - 1935 Hoogleraar
in de Nederlandse Letteren
te Leiden

(English translation:)

Here worked the poet Albert Verwey from 1925 to 1935 as Professor of Dutch Literature at Leiden.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is March 8, 1937.

Location. 52° 9.436′ N, 4° 29.251′ E. Marker is in Leiden, Zuid-Holland (South Holland). Marker is on Kloksteeg, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kloksteeg 25, Leiden, Zuid-Holland 2311 WB, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Mayflower, 1620: In Memory of Rev. John Robinson, M.A. (a few steps from this marker); Jean Pesjinhofe / Jean Pesjin Almshouse (a few steps from this marker); Pilgrim Fathers' Leiden Exile Deaths (a few steps from this marker); John Robinson (a few steps from this marker); Pilgrims in Leiden (a few steps from this marker); Philips van Leyden

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Sint Pieters- of Van der Speckhofje / Van der Speck Almshouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Gravensteen (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leiden.

Also see . . . Albert Verwey (Wikipedia).

Excerpt: Albert Verwey (May 15, 1865 – March 8, 1937) was a Dutch poet belonging to the "Movement of Eighty". As a translator, staffer, and literary historian he played an important role in the literary life of The Netherlands in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

(Submitted on October 25, 2022.)

Albert Verwey Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 24, 2022

2. Albert Verwey Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here to the right of the doorway.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 25, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.