Westerpark in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Hugo de Groot
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 2, 2022
1. Hugo de Groot Marker
Schrijver en rechtsgeleerde, ook bekend als Grotius. Huwde in 1608 met Maria van Reigersberch. In 1619 werd hij in Slot Loevestein gevangen gezet maar wist op 22 maart 1621 te ontsnappen in de beroemde boekenkist.
Writer and legal scholar, also known as Grotius. In 1608 married Maria van Reigersberch. In 1619 he was imprisoned in Castle Loevestein but managed to escape in the notorious bookcase on March 22, 1621.
Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 22, 1621.
Location. 52° 22.449′ N, 4° 52.256′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Westerpark. It is at the intersection of Derde Hugo de Grootstraat and Van Reigersbergenstraat, on the right when traveling west on Derde Hugo de Grootstraat
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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: A different marker also named Hugo de Groot (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Elselina van Houweningen (about 180 meters away); Frederik Hendrik van Oranje (about 180 meters away); Molen De Otter (The Otter Windmill) (about 240 meters away); Gillis van Ledenberch (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); a different marker also named Hugo de Groot (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Time & Style (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Zaagmolens / Sawmills (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . . Hugo Grotius (Wikipedia).
Overview: Hugo Grotius (10 April 1583 28 August 1645), also known as Huig de Groot and Hugo de Groot , was a Dutch humanist, diplomat, lawyer, theologian, jurist, poet and playwright. A teenage prodigy, he was born in Delft and studied at Leiden University. He was imprisoned in Loevestein Castle for his involvement in the intra-Calvinist disputes of the Dutch Republic, but escaped hidden in a chest of books that was transported to Gorinchem. Grotius wrote most of his major works in(Submitted on March 4, 2023.)exile in France.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 2, 20222. Hugo de Groot Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 4, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
