Den Haag, South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Godfried Bomans
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 8, 2023
1. Godfried Bomans Marker
Hier stond
het geboortehuis van
Godfried Bomans
Schrijver
1913-1971
Here stood the birthplace of the writer Godfried Bomans (1913-1971).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is March 2, 1913.
Location. 52° 4.449′ N, 4° 19.03′ E. Marker is in Den Haag, Zuid-Holland (South Holland). It is on Bierkade, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bierkade 1G, Den Haag, Zuid-Holland 2512, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
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: De Laatst Overgebleven Joodse Leerlingen / The Last Remaining Jewish Schoolchildren (within shouting distance of this marker); Logement van Rotterdam / Rotterdam Lodging House
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Also see . . . Godfried Bomans (Wikipedia).
Overview: Godfried Jan Arnold Bomans (2 March 1913 22 December 1971) was a Dutch author and television personality. Much of his work remains untranslated into English.(Submitted on May 9, 2023.)
Known for: In 1943 he quit his studies and moved back to Haarlem. There he helped save a number of Jews, for which he received the distinction Righteous Among the Nations. He is best known for his books of modern-day fairy tales and his short, humorous pieces full of wit, parody and mild irony. In 1950 he began an artist's club in Haarlem called Teisterbant, that became better known for its literary influences rather than other arts. He wasfriends with leading Haarlem artists and writers, and was "best man" for local artist Anton Heyboer in 1953. He was a widely read author in the 1950s and 1960s, but he is not mentioned in most histories of Dutch literature and did not receive a single literary prize. Nevertheless, a seven-volume edition of his collected Works was published between 1996 and 1999. His phantasy book Erik, or the Little Insect Book (1940), widely read during the German occupation of the Netherlands (19401945), was made into a film in 2004.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 8, 20232. Godfried Bomans Marker - wide viewThe marker is visible here on the left, just above the light blue car.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 208 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 9, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
