Westerpark in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Amalia van Solms

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 2, 2022

1. Amalia van Solms Marker

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Amalia van Solms 1602-1675

De echtgenote van Frederik Hendrik van Oranje. Op aanraden van diens halfbroer Maurits, op zijn sterfbed, traden zij op 4 april 1625 in het huwelijk. Ze kregen negen kinderen.

(English translation:)

Frederik Hendrik's wife from Orange. On the advice of his half-brother Maurits, given from his deathbed, they were wedded on April 4, 1625. They had nine children.

Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Women. In addition, it is included in the Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 4, 1625.

Location. 52° 22.756′ N, 4° 52.496′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Westerpark. It is at the intersection of Amaliastraat and Frederik Hendriksplantsoen, on the left when traveling north on Amaliastraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Frederik Hendrikplantsoen 90I, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1052 XX, 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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: De Kostverlorenvaart (within shouting distance of this marker); Gerard Schaep (within shouting distance of this marker); Rombout Hogerbeets (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Gaspar Fagel (about 150 meters away); Frederik Hendrik van Oranje (about 150 meters away); Lodewijk Trip (about 150 meters away); Zaagmolens / Sawmills (about 150 meters away); Anthonie Heinsius (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . . Amalia of Solms-Braunfels (Wikipedia).

Excerpt: Amalia of Solms-Braunfels (31 August 1602 – 8 September 1675) was Princess of Orange by marriage to Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange. She acted as the political adviser of her spouse during his reign, and acted as his de facto deputy and regent during his infirmity from 1640 to 1647. She also served as chair of the regency council during the minority of her grandson William III, Prince of Orange from 1650 until 1672…

(Submitted on December 3, 2022.)

Amalia van Solms Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 2, 2022

2. Amalia van Solms Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 2, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.