Geuzenveld-Slotermeer in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Alexander de Savornin Lohman
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 5, 2022
1. Alexander de Savornin Lohman Marker
Hij was een protestants politicus en een van de belangrijkste voormannen van de Christelijk-Historische Unie. Een aristocratische maar ook temperamentvolle Groninger. Hij kon zich soms scherp uitlaten tegenover politieke tegenstanders. Hij stond echter wel open voor argumenten van de ander. Werd in 1879 Tweede Kamerlid voor de anti-revolutionairen en bleef dat tot 1921. Als vooraanstaand en invloedrijk staatsman was hij tot op hoge leeftijd ιιn van de belangrijkste adviseurs van koningin Wilhelmina.
De Savornin Lohman was a Protestant politician and one of the most important leaders of the Christian Historical Union. An aristocratic but also temperamental Groninger, he could sometimes speak sharply against political opponents. However, he was also open to arguments from the other side. In 1879 he became a Member of Parliament for the anti-revolutionaries and remained so until 1921. As a prominent and influential statesman, he was one of Queen Wilhelmina's most important advisers into old age.
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° 22.501′ N, 4° 48.289′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Geuzenveld-Slotermeer. It is at the intersection of De Savornin Lohmanstraat and Gillis Steltmanstraat, on the right when traveling west on De Savornin Lohmanstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Gillis Steltmanstraat 13, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1067 NN, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jelles Troelstra (about 240 meters away, measured in a direct line); Abraham van Karnebeek (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Wim Anderiesen sr. (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Diederik Sonoy (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Theo van Doesburg (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Bart van Hove (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Henri Teixeira de Mattos (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Jaap Eden (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . . Alexander de Savornin Lohman (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: Jhr. Alexander Frederik de Savornin Lohman (29 May 1837 11 June 1924) was a Dutch politician and leader of the Christian Historical Union during the first quarter of the 20th century.(Submitted on January 1, 2023.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 5, 2022
2. Alexander de Savornin Lohman Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 163 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 1, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
