Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Abraham van Bemmel
Abraham
van Bemmel
Historieschrijver
der Stad geboren
1703 - †1785
In this house the City Historian Abraham van Bemmel (1703-1785) was born.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1703.
Location. 52° 9.495′ N, 5° 23.207′ E. Marker is in Amersfoort, Utrecht. Marker is at the intersection of Het Zand and Nieuweweg, on the right when traveling west on Het Zand. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Het Zand 39, Amersfoort, Utrecht 3811 EW, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Former City Hall Location (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Oude Stadhuis / Former City Hall (about 180 meters away); Kapelhuis / Chapel House (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Dubbel Stadshuis / Double Townhouse (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Piet Mondriaan (approx. half a kilometer away); Dieventoren / Thieves Tower (approx. half a kilometer away); Het Koetshuys / The Coach House (approx. half a kilometer away); Johan van Oldenbarnevelt (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amersfoort.
Also see . . . Abraham van Bemmel (Oudheidkundige Vereniging Flehite Amersfoort, in Dutch).
Excerpt (in translation): Van Bemmel was a notary and author of the Beschryving der stad Amersfoort (“Description of the City of Amersfoort”)(1760).(Submitted on May 11, 2023.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 43 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.