Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
The Mayflower, 1620: In Memory of Rev. John Robinson, M.A.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 24, 2022
1. The Mayflower, 1620: In Memory of Rev. John Robinson, M.A. Marker
Rev. John Robinson, M.A.
Pastor of the English church worshiping over against this spot. A.D. 1609-1625, whence at his prompting went forth the Pilgrim Fathers to settle New England in 1620.
Buried under this house of worship, 4 Mar. 1625
AET. XLIX Years.
In Memoria Aeterna Erit Justus.
Erected 1891 by National Council of the Congregational Churches of the United States of America.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is March 4, 1625.
Location. 52° 9.44′ N, 4° 29.243′ E. Marker is in Leiden, Zuid-Holland (South Holland). Marker is on Kloksteeg, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Leiden, Zuid-Holland 2311 SK, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pilgrim Fathers' Leiden Exile Deaths (here, next to this marker); Pilgrims in Leiden (a few steps from this marker); Albert Verwey (a few steps from this marker); Jean Pesjinhofe / Jean Pesjin Almshouse (a few steps from this marker); John Robinson (a few steps from this marker); Philips van Leyden (within
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More about this marker. The marker is situated between two exterior buttresses on the south side of Pieterskerk. It's easy to miss.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Also see . . . Who was John Robinson, the pastor to the Pilgrims? (Mayflower 400).
Excerpt: He was pastor to the Pilgrims and one of the founders of the radical Separatist movement - but John Robinson would never set foot on the Mayflower. He led the Pilgrims from the towns and villages they hailed from to the pretty Dutch town of Leiden, helping plan the pioneering journey of the Mayflower. He was instrumental in a planning a second Pilgrim voyage but would tragically die before being able to live his dream. His influence on the Mayflower story cannot be underestimated...(Submitted on October 27, 2022.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 24, 2022
2. The Mayflower, 1620: In Memory of Rev. John Robinson, M.A. Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 193 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
