Westerpark in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Frederik Hendrik van Oranje

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 2, 2022

1. Frederik Hendrik van Oranje Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Frederik Hendrik van Oranje 1584-1647

Prins van Oranje en graaf van Nassau. Hij was stadhouder, kapitein-generaal en admiraal-generaal van de Republiek der Zeven Verenigde Nederlanden.

(English translation:)

Prince of Orange and Count of Nassau, he was stadtholder, captain-general and admiral-general of the Republic of the Seven United Provinces of the Netherlands (i.e., the Dutch 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.

Location. 52° 22.791′ N, 4° 52.62′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Westerpark. It is on Frederik Hendrikplantsoen, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Frederik Hendrikplantsoen 36, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1052 XS, 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker: Lodewijk Trip (here, next to this marker); Gaspar Fagel (within shouting distance of this marker); Gerard Schaep (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Anthonie Heinsius (about 120 meters away); Jacob Cats (about 120 meters away); Willem van Oranje-Nassau / William the Silent (about 150 meters away); Amalia van Solms (about 150 meters away); De Kostverlorenvaart (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Another marker several blocks away with the same wording but different picture

Also see . . . Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange (Wikipedia).

Overview: Frederick Henry (Dutch: Frederik Hendrik; 29 January 1584 – 14 March 1647) was the sovereign prince of Orange and stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, Guelders, Overijssel in the Dutch Republic from 1625 until his death in 1647. In the last seven years of his life, he was also the stadtholder of Groningen (1640-1647)…As the leading soldier in the Dutch wars against Spain, his main achievement was the successful Siege of 's-Hertogenbosch in 1629...

(Submitted on February 23, 2023.)

Frederik Hendrik van Oranje Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 2, 2022

2. Frederik Hendrik van Oranje Marker - wide view

Frederik Hendrik van Oranje Marker - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 2, 2022

3. Frederik Hendrik van Oranje Marker - wider view

Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 23, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.