Westerpark in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Anthonie Heinsius

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 2, 2022

1. Anthonie Heinsius Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Anthonie Heinsius 1641 - 1720

Hij was raadspensionaris van de provincie Holland. Tijdens het koningschap van Willem III en diens verblijf in Engeland was hij zijn trouwe en bekwame zaakwaarnemer in de Republiek.

(English translation:)

He was council pensionary of the province of Holland. During the reign of William III and his stay in England, he was his loyal and competent agent in the 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 year for this entry is 1641.

Location. 52° 22.841′ N, 4° 52.569′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Westerpark. It is at the intersection of Anthonie Heinsiusstraat and Jacob Catskade, on the right when traveling west on Anthonie Heinsiusstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Jacob Catskade 59, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1052 ET, 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: Jacob Cats (a few steps from this marker); Gaspar Fagel (within shouting distance of this marker); Lodewijk Trip (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Frederik Hendrik van Oranje (about 120 meters away); Gerard Schaep (about 120 meters away); Willem van Oranje-Nassau / William the Silent (about 180 meters away); Amalia van Solms (about 180 meters away); Levinus W.C. Keuchenius (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . . Anthonie Heinsius (Wikipedia).

Excerpt on his role as Grand Pensionary: He became Grand Pensionary of the States of Holland, and thereby the most powerful man in the Estates-General of the Netherlands, on 27 May 1689, when William III became king of England and had to move to London. He was the confidant and correspondent of William, who left the guidance of Dutch affairs largely in his hands.

(Submitted on February 18, 2023.)

Anthonie Heinsius Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 2, 2022

2. Anthonie Heinsius Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 159 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 18, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.