Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Jean Pesjinhofe / Jean Pesjin Almshouse

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 24, 2022

1. Jean Pesjinhofe / Jean Pesjin Almshouse Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Hofje, gesticht in 1655 door Jean Pesijn, gebouwd tussen 1681 en 1686 na de dood van zijn weduwe, Marie de Lannoy. Het hof was bestemd voor oude arme Waalse mannen en vrouwen. De zonnewijzer in het hofje is een geschenk uit 1924. Tot 1625 woonde op deze plaats John Robinson. Zijn volgelingen vertrokken in 1620 naar Amerika als Pilgrim Fathers. Gerestaureerd in de jaren 1978-1979.

Almshouse, founded in 1655 for the benefit of poor people. Until 1625 John Robinson lived in this place. His followers set sail from Leiden to America as the Pilgrim Fathers in 1620.

(English translation of Dutch marker text:)
Almshouse, founded in 1655 by Jean Pesijn, built between 1681 and 1686 after the death of his widow, Marie de Lannoy. It was intended for poor old Walloon men and women. The sundial in the courtyard is a gift from 1924. John Robinson lived here until 1625. His followers left for America in 1620 as the Pilgrim Fathers. Restored in the years 1978-1979.

Erected by VVV, Gemeente Leiden, ANWB.

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topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 1655.

Location. 52° 9.433′ N, 4° 29.236′ 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 21, Leiden, Zuid-Holland 2311 WB, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Robinson (here, next to this marker); Pilgrim Fathers' Leiden Exile Deaths (a few steps from this marker); Pilgrims in Leiden (a few steps from this marker); The Mayflower, 1620: In Memory of Rev. John Robinson, M.A. (a few steps from this marker); Albert Verwey (a few steps from this marker); Philips van Leyden (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Gravensteen (about 90 meters away); Recht en Slecht / Right and Wrong (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leiden.

Also see . . . Jean Pesijnhof (Mayflower 400).

Excerpt: Across the street from the Pieterskerk, the grand entrance to the Jean Pesijns Almshouse stands since 1683 where John Robinson’s house had been. A memorial stone is in the wall to the right of the entry. This is the most heavily visited of Leiden’s
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 24, 2022

2. Jean Pesjinhofe / Jean Pesjin Almshouse Marker - wide view
The marker is visible to the left of the doorway.
more than thirty such quadrangles. The poorer members of John Robinson’s congregation lived in twelve little houses arranged rather like the little dwellings of the almshouse. Thomas Blossom and his wife lived here, ancestors of American Presidents George Bush (Sr. and Jr.) and Barack Obama.

(Submitted on October 25, 2022.)

Jean Pesjinhofe / Jean Pesjin Almshouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 24, 2022

3. Jean Pesjinhofe / Jean Pesjin Almshouse

Jean Pesjin Almshouse Marker - dedication plaque above the door image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 24, 2022

4. Jean Pesjin Almshouse Marker - dedication plaque above the door

<i>Jean Pesijnshofje</i> image. Click for full size.

courtesy of the Trinity College Watkinson Library, circa 1910

5. Jean Pesijnshofje

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 25, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 4, 5. submitted on October 27, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.