Bos en Lommer in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Juliana van Stolberg
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 1, 2022
1. Juliana van Stolberg Marker
Juliana von Stolberg 1506-1580
Duitse gravin, in 1531 getrouwd met Willem de Rijke van Nassau. Het gezin had niet veel geld, maar was rijk met zestien kinderen. Juliana stichtte een eigen hofschool, steunde Luther en, later, haar zoon Willem van Oranje toen hij vanuit Dillenburg de Opstand tegen Spanje leidde.
German countess, married in 1531 to Willem 'the Rich' van Nassau. The family did not have much money, but was "rich" with sixteen children. Juliana founded her own court school, supported Luther and, later, her son William of Orange when he led the Revolt against Spain from Dillenburg Castle.
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 June 18, 1580.
Location. 52° 22.888′ N, 4° 51.419′ E. Marker has been reported unreadable. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Bos en Lommer. It is on Juliana van Stolbergstraat,
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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 location: Willem van Oranje / William the Silent (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Adolf van Nassau (about 150 meters away); Karel Doorman (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Zeeslag bij Solebay / Battle of Solebay (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Reinaert de Vos / Reynard the Fox (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Zeeslag bij Kijkduin / Battle of Texel (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Zeeslag bij Livorno / Battle of Leghorn (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Willem Joseph van Ghent (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . . Juliana of Stolberg (Wikipedia).
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 1, 2022
2. Juliana van Stolberg Marker - wide view
Excerpt: Juliana, Countess of Stolberg-Wernigerode (15 February 1506 in Stolberg, Saxony-Anhalt 18 June 1580) was the mother of William the Silent, the leader of the successful Dutch Revolt against the Spanish in the 16th century Her entire life, she kept close to her children, especially William. When William began his rebellion against Philip II of Spain she supported her son morally and financially. Because of this financial support, William was able to campaign against Spain in the Netherlands.(Submitted on January 22, 2023.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 234 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 22, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
