Westerpark in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Jacob van Heemskerck
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 19, 2023
1. Jacob van Heemskerck Marker
Jacob van Heemskerck 1567 - 1607
Zeevaarder en vice-admiraal bij de Admiraliteit van Amsterdam. Hij nam tweemaal deel aan expedities van Willem Barentsz naar het poolgebied, die bedoeld waren om een noordelijke vaarroute naar Azië te ontdekken.
Navigator and Vice Admiral at the Admiralty of Amsterdam. He twice took part in Willem Barentsz' expeditions to the Arctic, which were intended to discover a northern shipping route to Asia.
Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. 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 13, 1567.
Location. 52° 23.35′ N, 4° 53.222′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Westerpark. Marker is at the intersection of Van Heemskerckstraat and Van Linschotenstraat, on the right when traveling west on Van Heemskerckstraat. Touch for map. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dirk Hartogh (within shouting distance of this marker); Jan Huygen van Linschoten (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacob Roggeveen (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Frederik de Houtman (about 90 meters away); Willem Barentsz (about 120 meters away); Jacob Cornelisz van Neck (about 120 meters away); Cornelis de Houtman (about 180 meters away); Bokkinghangen (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . . Jacob van Heemskerck (Britannica).
Overview: Jacob van Heemskerck, (born March 13, 1567, Amsterdam, Netherlands—died April 25, 1607, Bay of Gibraltar, off Spain), Dutch naval commander and merchant remembered for his voyage in the Barents Sea region in search of an Arctic passage to India and for his victory over the Spanish fleet off Gibraltar, which led to an armistice between Spain and the United Provinces of the Netherlands and brought about the Twelve Years’ Truce (1609–21).(Submitted on March 20, 2023.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 19, 2023
2. Jacob van Heemskerck Marker - wide view
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 19, 2023
3. Jacob van Heemskerck Marker - wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 20, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
