Westerpark in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Cornelis de Houtman
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 19, 2023
1. Cornelis de Houtman Marker
Cornelis de Houtman 1565-1599
De Gouwenaar Cornelis de Houtman voer op 2 april 1595 voor de Amsterdamse Compagnie van Verre als eerste Nederlander langs Kaap de Goede Hoop naar Indiλ. Deze tocht leidde in 1602 tot oprichting van de Verenigde Oostindische Compagnie (VOC).
The Cornelis de Houtman of Gouda sailed on 2 April 1595 for the Compagnie van Verre of Amsterdam as the first Dutchman past the Cape of Good Hope to India. This journey led to the establishment of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in 1602.
Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Industry & Commerce. 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 April 2, 1595.
Location. 52° 23.395′ N, 4° 53.078′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Westerpark. It is at the intersection of Houtmankade and Nova
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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: Frederik de Houtman (within shouting distance of this marker); Dirk Hartogh (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Jacob Roggeveen (about 120 meters away); Nova Zembla / Novaya Zemlya (about 180 meters away); Jan Huygen van Linschoten (about 180 meters away); Jacob van Heemskerck (about 180 meters away); Olivier van Noort (about 180 meters away); Henk Curiθre sr. (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . . Cornelis de Houtman.
Overview: Cornelis de Houtman (2 April 1565 1 September 1599) was a Dutch merchant seaman who commanded the first Dutch expedition to the East Indies. Although the voyage was difficult and yielded only a modest profit, Houtman showed that the Portuguese monopoly on the spice trade was vulnerable. A flurry of Dutch trading voyages followed, eventually leading to the displacement of the Portuguese and the establishment of a Dutch monopoly on spice trading in the East Indies.(Submitted on March 24, 2023.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 19, 2023
2. Cornelis de Houtman Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 645 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
