Westerpark in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Gerard Schaep

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 2, 2022

1. Gerard Schaep Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Gerard Pietersz. Schaep 1599-1654

Diplomaat, genealoog en historicus. Verzamelde zijn hele leven materiaal over de geschiedenis van Amsterdam waar historicus Jan Wagenaar later veel profijt van heeft gehad.

(English translation:)

Diplomat, genealogist and historian. Throughout his life he collected material about the history of Amsterdam that later benefited historian Jan Wagenaar.

Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht series list.

Location. 52° 22.778′ N, 4° 52.538′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Westerpark. It is at the intersection of Gerard Schaepstraat and Frederik Hendrikplatsoen, on the right when traveling north on Gerard Schaepstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Frederik Hendrikplantsoen 82, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1052 EP, 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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Amalia van Solms (within shouting distance of this marker); Gaspar Fagel (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lodewijk Trip (about 90 meters away); Frederik Hendrik van Oranje (about 90 meters away); De Kostverlorenvaart (about 120 meters away); Anthonie Heinsius (about 120 meters away); Jacob Cats (about 120 meters away); Rombout Hogerbeets (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . . Gerard Pietersz. Schaep (Wikipedia, in Dutch). (Submitted on January 16, 2023.)

Gerard Schaep Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 2, 2022

2. Gerard Schaep Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.