De Baarsjes in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Willem II van der Marck Lumey
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 7, 2023
1. Willem II van der Marck Lumey Marker
Hij was aanvoerder van de watergeuzen voor Den Briel in 1572 en werd door Willem van Oranje benoemd tot zijn luitenant en tot gouverneur van Holland. Hij stond echter ook bekend als een wrede vervolger van katholieke geestelijken. Uiteindelijk verloor hij hierdoor zijn invloed bij de opstand tegen Spanje.
Willem II van der Marck Lumey was captain of the watergeuzen (lit. water beggars) at Den Briel in 1572, and William of Orange had him appointed as his lieutenant and governor of Holland. However, he was also known as a vicious persecutor of Catholic clergy. Eventually he lost his influence in the revolt against Spain.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. 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 1, 1572.
Location. 52° 22.329′ N, 4° 51.691′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in De Baarsjes. It is at the intersection of Lumeijstraat and Maarten Harperszoon Trompstraat,
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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: Reinier Claeszen (within shouting distance of this marker); Maarten Harpertzoon Tromp (within shouting distance of this marker); Willem de Zwijger / William the Silent (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Jan Carel Josephus van Speijk (about 120 meters away); Jacob van Wassenaer Obdam (about 210 meters away); Krommertstraat (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Johan Anthoniszoon van Riebeeck (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Cornelis Dirkszoon (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . . William II de La Marck (Wikipedia).
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 7, 2023
2. Willem II van der Marck Lumey Marker - wide view
Overview: William II de la Marck (Lummen, 1542 Bishopric of Liθge, 1 May 1578) (Dutch: Willem II van der Marck) was the Dutch Lord of Lumey and initially admiral of the Watergeuzen, the so-called 'sea beggars' who fought in the Eighty Years' War (15681648), together with among others William the Silent, Prince of Orange-Nassau.(Submitted on May 23, 2023.)
The Capture of Brielle, providing the rebels their first foothold on land in the rebellion against the Spanish: On 1 April 1572 the day of the Capture of Brielle the Sea Beggars were led by De la Marck, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brill, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison had left in order to deal with trouble in Utrecht. On the evening of 1 April, the 600 men sacked the undefended port.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 324 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
