Jordaan in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Drie Generaties Blaeu / Three Generations of Blaeu
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 7, 2022
1. Drie Generaties Blaeu / Three Generations of Blaeu Marker
Hier woonden drie generaties Blaeu
Drukkers - Cartographen
1637 1696
(English Translation:)
Here lived three generations of the Blaeu family
Printers - Cartographers
1637 1696
Erected by Winkler Prins Stichting.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1637.
Location. 52° 22.497′ N, 4° 52.867′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Jordaan. Marker is at the intersection of Tweede Leliedwarsstraat and Bloemgracht, on the right when traveling north on Tweede Leliedwarsstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Tweede Leliedwarsstraat 31, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1015 TK, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Voor de Vrijheid Gevallen / They Fell For Freedom (a few steps from this marker); Tjitte Jonker and Jannetta Cornelia Jonker-Clauzer (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Anne Frank Memorial (about 180 meters
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Also see . . .
1. Willem Blaeu (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571 – 21 October 1638), also abbreviated to Willem Jansz. Blaeu, was a Dutch cartographer, atlas maker and publisher. Along with his son Johannes Blaeu, Willem is considered one of the notable figures of the Netherlandish or Dutch school of cartography during its golden age in the 16th and 17th centuries.(Submitted on December 11, 2022.)
2. The Blaeu Family (University of Michigan Library). Part of an online introduction to an exhibit on Henry Vignaud’s early map and atlas collection. (Submitted on December 11, 2022.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 7, 2022
2. Drie Generaties Blaeu / Three Generations of Blaeu Marker - wide view
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 7, 2022
3. Drie Generaties Blaeu / Three Generations of Blaeu Marker - wide view
Looking north on Tweede Leliedwarsstraat
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 11, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
