Geuzenveld-Slotermeer in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Arnold Kerdijk
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 5, 2022
1. Arnold Kerdijk Marker
Arnoldus Polak Kerdijk (1846-1905)
Arnold Kerdijk was een Nederlandse journalist en politicus. Hij studeerde van 1863 tot 1871 rechten in Utrecht. In promoveerde hij het Romeins en hedendaags recht. Hij ging werken als hoofdopziener voor het lager onderwijs in Zuid-Holland. In 1880 werd hij de eerste directeur bij de Rijkspostspaarbank in oprichting. Hij was ervan overtuigd dat het leren sparen kon bijdragen aan de emancipatie van arbeiders. In 1887 werd hij lid van de Tweede Kammer der Staten-General en bleef kamerlid tot 1901 namens Amsterdam.
Arnold Kerdijk was a Dutch journalist and politician. He studied law in Utrecht from 1863 to 1871, obtaining his doctorate in Roman and contemporary law. He went to work as a chief overseer for primary education in South Holland. In 1880 he became the first director of the Rijkspostspaarbank (postal savings bank) upon its foundation. He was convinced that learning to save could contribute to the emancipation of workers. In 1887 he became a member of the Legislature and remained a member of parliament, representing
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Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Dutch Politicians (GSEG), and the Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht series lists.
Location. 52° 22.765′ N, 4° 48.062′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Geuzenveld-Slotermeer. It is on Kerdijkhof, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kerdijkhof 180, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1067 KV, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sam van Houten (within shouting distance of this marker); Willem Nolens (within shouting distance of this marker); Ben Telders (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Jan van Duivenvoorde (about 150 meters away); Kenau Simonsdochter Hasselaer (about 210 meters away); Willem Albarda (about 210 meters away); Piet Aalberse (about 210 meters away); Henri Marchant (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . . Arnold Kerdijk (Wikipedia, in Dutch).
Excerpt (in translation): Arnold Kerdijk, born Arnoldus Polak Kerdijk (24 May 1846 13(Submitted on November 9, 2022.)March 1905) was a Dutch journalist and politician. was a progressive liberal and played an active role in Dutch politics in the last quarter of the 19th century.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 5, 20222. Arnold Kerdijk Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 186 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 6, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
