Westerpark in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Levinus W.C. Keuchenius
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 2, 2022
1. Levinus W.C. Keuchenius Marker
Nederlands advocaat en politicus. Hij was een trouwe volgeling van Groen van Prinsterer en werd in 1866 Tweede Kamerlid. Na een periode in Indiλ kwam hij vanaf 1879 terug in de Tweede Kamer en pleitte voor de gratie van de socialistenleider Ferdinand Domela Nieuwenhuis. Als minster van Koloniλn was hij verdediger van het bijzonder onderwijs en de zending.
(English translation:)
Dutch lawyer and politician. He was a loyal follower of Groen van Prinsterer and became a Member of Parliament in 1866. After a period in the Dutch East Indies, he returned to the House of Representatives in 1879 and pleaded for the pardon of the socialist leader Ferdinand Domela Nieuwenhuis. As Minister of the Colonies, he was a defender of special education and missions.
Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.
Location. 52° 22.883′ N, 4°
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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: Pieter Alexander van Boetzelaer (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Floris Adriaan van Hall (about 180 meters away); gwl terrein (about 210 meters away); Jacob Cats (about 210 meters away); Anthonie Heinsius (about 240 meters away); Willem Bentinck (about 240 meters away); Jan Jacob Rochussen (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Gerard Schaep (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . . Levinus Wilhelmus Christiaan Keuchenius (Wikipedia, in Dutch). (Submitted on February 12, 2023.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 2, 2022
2. Levinus W.C. Keuchenius Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 164 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
