Westerpark in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Aert Jansse van Nes
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 19, 2023
1. Aert Jansse van Nes Marker
Nederlands marine-officier en een briljant militair strateeg. Maakte snel carriθre in de marine van de Republiek der Zeven Verenigde Nederlanden. Als rechterhand van Michiel de Ruyter nam hij deel aan verschillende belangrijke zeeslagen.
Dutch naval officer and a brilliant military strategist. Made a quick career in the navy of the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands (i.e, the Dutch Republic). As Michiel de Ruyter's right-hand man, he took part in several important naval battles.
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 Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht series list.
Location. 52° 23.45′ N, 4° 52.777′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Westerpark. It is at the intersection of Aert van Nesstraat and Nova Zemblastraat, on the left
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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: Jacob Le Maire (within shouting distance of this marker); Abel Janszoon Tasman (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Willem IJsbrandszoon Bontekoe (about 120 meters away); Wester Suiker Raffinaderij / Wester Sugar Refinery (about 180 meters away); Henk Curiθre sr. (about 180 meters away); Nova Zembla / Novaya Zemlya (about 180 meters away); Assendelftstraat (about 210 meters away); Martin Vlaar (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . . Aert Jansen van Nes (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: Aert Jansse van Nes (1626 13 or 14 September 1693) was a 17th-century Dutch naval commander, notable for commanding the second squadron in the raid on the Medway in 1667.(Submitted on March 25, 2023.)
He was born at Rotterdam. Three modern ships of the Royal Netherlands Navy have been named after him - a destroyer in 1931, a frigate in 1966 and a multipurpose frigate (F833) in 1992.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 19, 2023
2. Aert Jansse van Nes Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 156 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 25, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
