Westerpark in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Frederik Hendrik van Oranje

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 2, 2022

1. Frederik Hendrik van Oranje Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Frederik Hendrik van Oranje 1584 - 1647

Prins van Oranje en graaf van Nassau, was stadhouder, kapitein-generaal en admiraal-generaal van de Republiek der Zeven Verenigde Nederlanden.

(English translation:)

Prince of Orange and Count of Nassau, he was stadtholder, captain-general and admiral-general of the Republic of the Seven United Provinces of the Netherlands (i.e., the Dutch Republic).

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 Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 29, 1584.

Location. 52° 22.495′ N, 4° 52.393′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Westerpark. It is at the intersection of Frederik Hendrik Straat and Hugo de Groot Plein, on the left when traveling south on Frederik Hendrik Straat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hugo de Grootplein 121, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1052 KE, 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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hugo de Groot (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hugo de Groot (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Molen De Otter (The Otter Windmill) (about 180 meters away); a different marker also named Hugo de Groot (about 180 meters away); Gillis van Ledenberch (about 180 meters away); Time & Style (about 240 meters away); Johan van Oldenbarneveldt (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Elselina van Houweningen (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . .
1. Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange (Wikipedia).

Overview: Frederick Henry (Dutch: Frederik Hendrik; 29 January 1584 – 14 March 1647) was the sovereign prince of Orange and stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, Guelders, Overijssel in the Dutch Republic from 1625 until his death in 1647. In the last seven years of his life, he was also the stadtholder of Groningen (1640-1647)…As the leading soldier in the Dutch wars against Spain, his main achievement was the successful Siege of 's-Hertogenbosch in 1629...

(Submitted on January 29, 2023.)

2. Stadhouder (Wikipedia).

Since Stadhouder may be an unfamiliar term to some: In the Low Countries, stadtholder was an office of steward, designated a medieval
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 2, 2022

2. Frederik Hendrik van Oranje Marker - wide view
official and then a national leader… The title was used for the official tasked with maintaining peace and provincial order in the early Dutch Republic and, at times, became de facto head of state of the Dutch Republic during the 16th to 18th centuries,…

(Submitted on January 29, 2023.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 175 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 29, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.