Westerpark in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Joan Cornelis van der Hoop
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 2, 2022
1. Joan Cornelis van der Hoop Marker
Amsterdams regent, die zowel ten tijde van de Republiek als onder koning Willem I belangrijke functies vervulde bij de marine. Begon zijn loopbaan als advocaat o.a. bij de Admiraliteit van Amsterdam. In 1813 werd hij voorzitter van het voorlopig bestuur van Amsterdam.
Regent of Amsterdam, who held important positions in the navy both during the Republic and under King Willem I. Started his career as a lawyer at, among others, the Admiralty of Amsterdam. In 1813 he became chairman of the provisional board of Amsterdam.
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 year for this entry is 1813.
Location. 52° 23.07′ N, 4° 52.392′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Westerpark. It is at the intersection of Van
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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 marker: Fannius Scholten (within shouting distance of this marker); Joan Melchior Kemper (within shouting distance of this marker); Willem Bentinck (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mr. Gijsbert Karel van Hogendorp (about 180 meters away); Leopold van Limburg Stirum (about 210 meters away); Pieter Alexander van Boetzelaer (about 240 meters away); Coenraad van Beuningen (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Floris Adriaan van Hall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . . Joan Cornelis van der Hoop (Wikipedia).
Overview: Mr. Joan Cornelis van der Hoop (18 May 1742, in The Hague 13 March 1825, in The Hague) was a Dutch lawyer, public prosecutor and minister and, at the time of the Dutch Republic, fulfilled important positions under king William I and - with the exception of the Batavian-French era - left his mark on the Dutch navy. A street is named after him in Amsterdam.(Submitted on February 3, 2023.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 2, 2022
2. Joan Cornelis van der Hoop Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 3, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
