De Baarsjes in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Johan Evertsen

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 13, 2023

1. Johan Evertsen Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Johan Evertsen 1600 - 1666

Nederlands admiraal uit de zeventiende eeuw. Hij voerde vele tochten uit tegen de Duinkerker kapers en werd in 1637 benoemd tot viceadmiraal bij de Admiraliteit van Zeeland. In de gecombineerde Nederlandse vloot stond hij onder bevel van Maarten Tromp. Tijdens de slag tegen de Engelsen, op 3 augustus 1666, werd hem een been afgeschoten. Hij overleed de volgende dag.

English translation:

Dutch admiral from the seventeenth century. He carried out many raids against the Dunkirk privateers and in 1637 was appointed vice admiral at the Admiralty of Zeeland. In the combined Dutch fleet he was commanded by Maarten Tromp. During the battle against the English, on August 3, 1666, his leg was shot off. He died the next day.

Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Dutch Naval History (GSEG), and the Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is August 3, 1666.

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52° 22.262′ N, 4° 51.328′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in De Baarsjes. Marker is on Jan Evertsenstraat, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Jan Evertsenstraat 66I, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1056 DR, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pedro Àlvares Cabral (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Amerigo Vespucci (about 210 meters away); Marco Polo (about 240 meters away); Johan Anthoniszoon van Riebeeck (about 240 meters away); Rosa Boekdrukker (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); George Vancouver (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Jan Mayen Island (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Henry Hudson (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . . Johan Evertsen (Wikipedia). (Submitted on March 15, 2023.)

Johan Evertsen Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 13, 2023

2. Johan Evertsen Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.