Westerpark in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Hugo de Groot
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 2, 2022
1. Hugo de Groot Marker
Schrijver en rechtsgeleerde, ook bekend als Hugo Grotius. Huwde in 1608 met Maria van Reigersberch. In 1619 werd hij in Slot Loevestein gevangen gezet maar wist op 22 maart 1621 te ontsnappen in een boekenkist.
Writer and legal scholar, also known as Hugo Grotius. In 1608 married Maria van Reigersberch. In 1619 he was imprisoned in Castle Loevestein but managed to escape in a book chest on March 22, 1621.
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. A significant historical date for this entry is March 22, 1621.
Location. 52° 22.465′ N, 4° 52.395′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Westerpark. Marker is at the intersection of Hugo de Groot Plein and Tweede Hugo de Groot Straat, on the right when traveling east on Hugo de Groot Plein. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Frederik Hendrik van Oranje (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hugo de Groot (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Hugo de Groot (about 210 meters away); Gillis van Ledenberch (about 240 meters away); Elselina van Houweningen (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Johan van Oldenbarneveldt (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Zaagmolens / Sawmills (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Rombout Hogerbeets (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
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Also see . . . Hugo Grotius (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy).
Overview: Hugo Grotius (1583–1645) [Hugo, Huigh or Hugeianus de Groot] was a towering figure in philosophy, political theory, law and associated fields during the seventeenth century and for hundreds of years afterwards. His work ranged over a wide array of topics, though he is best known to philosophers today for his contributions to the natural law theories of normativity which emerged in the later medieval and early modern(Submitted on January 29, 2023.)periods. This article will attempt to explain his views on the law of nature and related issues while simultaneously providing some broader assessment of his place in the history of ideas.Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 2, 20222. Hugo de Groot Marker - wide view
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 42 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 29, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
