Bos en Lommer in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Adolf van Nassau
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 1, 2022
1. Adolf van Nassau Marker
Adolf van Nassau 1540 - 1568
De vierde zoon van Willem ‘de Rijke’ van Nassau en Juliana van Stolberg en broer van Willem van Oranje. Vocht samen met zijn broers in de Slag bij Heiligerlee. Het werd de eerste overwinning van de opstandelingen in de Tachtigjarige Oorlog, maar Adolf stierf in het gevecht.
The fourth son of Willem 'de Rijke' (“the rich”) van Nassau and Juliana van Stolberg and brother of Willem van Oranje. Fought alongside his brothers in the Battle of Heiligerlee. It was the first rebel victory of the Eighty Years' War, but Adolf died in battle
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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 1540.
Location. 52° 22.967′ N, 4° 51.412′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Bos en Lommer. Marker is on Adolf
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Willem van Oranje / William the Silent (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Juliana van Stolberg (about 150 meters away); Zeeslag bij Solebay / Battle of Solebay (about 180 meters away); Zeeslag bij Livorno / Battle of Leghorn (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Zeeslag bij Kijkduin / Battle of Texel (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Karel Doorman (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Willem Joseph van Ghent (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Reinaert de Vos / Reynard the Fox (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . . Adolf von Nassau (Wikipedia).
Overview and death: Adolf of Nassau (Dillenburg, 11 July 1540 – Heiligerlee, 23 May 1568) was a count of Nassau, also known as Adolphus of Nassau. He was the fourth son and sixth child of William I, Count of Nassau-Siegen and Juliana of Stolberg. He was the second youngest brother of William the Silent… The death of Adolf of Nassau is mentioned in the Dutch national anthem (4th verse): Graef Adolff is ghebleven, In Vriesland in den slaech,(Submitted on February 20, 2023.)
"Count Adolf has died, in Friesland, in this battle".
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 1, 2022
2. Adolf van Nassau Marker - wide view
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 1, 2022
3. Adolf van Nassau Marker - wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 43 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 20, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
