Geuzenveld-Slotermeer in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Jaap Eden

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 5, 2022

1. Jaap Eden Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Jacobus Johannes Eden (1873-1925)

Hij was een Nederlands schaatser, wielrenner en bandyspeler, de voorloper van ijshockey. Op 15-jarige leeftijd werd hij ontdekt door schaatser Klaas Pander, die hem ging trainen. In december 1890 won hij zijn eerste schaatswedstrijd op de korte baan en een jaar later debuteerde hij op internationaal niveau. Later stapte hij over op de wielersport en ook hier was hij succesvol. In 1894 werd hij wereldkampioen op de 10 kilometer en een jaar later op de sprint. Hij was geliefd bij het publiek, zowel door zijn prestaties als door zijn manier van optreden. In 1915 beëindigde hij zijn carrière en probeerde een baan te vinden maar dat was erg lastig. Trofeeën en medailles werden verkocht maar zorgden slechts tijdelijk voor inkomsten Jaap Eden stierf in Haarlem op 51-jarige leeftijd. Er werd een groot grafmonument opgericht, op initiatief van de sportjournalist Leo Lauer. Op het graf staat hij afgebeeld als sportheld.

(English translation:)

Jaap Eden was a Dutch skater, cyclist and bandy (forerunner of ice hockey) player. At the age of 15 he was discovered

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by skater Klaas Pander, who started training him. In December 1890 he won his first short track skating competition and a year later he made his debut at the international level. He later switched to cycling and was successful here too. In 1894 he became world champion in the 10 kilometers and a year later in the sprint. He was loved by the audience both for his performance and for his manner. In 1915 he ended his career and tried to find a job, but it was very difficult. Trophies and medals were sold but only provided temporary income. Jaap Eden died in Haarlem at the age of 51. A large grave monument was erected on the initiative of the sports journalist Leo Lauer. On that monument, he is depicted as a sports hero.

Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Dutch Sports (GSEG), and the Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1890.

Location. 52° 22.466′ N, 4° 47.874′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Geuzenveld-Slotermeer. It is at the intersection of Jaap Edenstraat and Van Karnebeekstraat, on the left when traveling north on Jaap Edenstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Van Karnebeekstraat 33, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1067 RG, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Jaap Eden Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 5, 2022

2. Jaap Eden Marker - wide view

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: Henri Teixeira de Mattos (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Pier Pander (about 150 meters away); Bart van Hove (about 150 meters away); Wim Anderiesen sr. (about 150 meters away); Theo van Doesburg (about 180 meters away); Del Court van Krimpen (about 210 meters away); Abraham van Karnebeek (about 210 meters away); Jelles Troelstra (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . . Jaap Eden (Wikipedia).

Excerpt: Jacobus Johannes "Jaap" Eden (19 October 1873 – 2 February 1925) was a Dutch athlete. He is the only male athlete to win world championships in both speed skating and bicycle racing.

(Submitted on December 25, 2022.)

Dutch skater Jaap Eden around 1890-1900 image. Click for full size.

Courtesy of Nationaal Archief (via Wikimedia Commons), circa 1895

3. Dutch skater Jaap Eden around 1890-1900

Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 186 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 25, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.