Amsterdam Nieuw-West , North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Jan Punt
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 6, 2023
1. Jan Punt Marker
Gevierd Amsterdams toneelspeler. Bij de brand van de Amsterdamse Stadsschouwburg, waar hij woonde en kastelein was, verloor hij have en goed. Hij werd in 1773 theaterdirecteur in Rotterdam maar raakte in onmin met de commissarissen van de schouwburg en keerde in 1777 terug naar Amsterdam. Hij overleed twee jaar later.
(English translation:)
Celebrated Amsterdam actor. In the fire of the Amsterdam Stadsschouwburg, where he lived and was an innkeeper, he lost his property. He became a theater director in Rotterdam in 1773, but fell out with the commissioners of the theater and returned to Amsterdam in 1777. He died two years later.
Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1773.
Location. 52° 21.276′ N, 4° 49.707′ E. Marker is
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ward Bingley (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Ariana Nozeman (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Andries Snoek (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Theodorus Majofski (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Louis Jacques Veltman (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Louis Bouwmeester (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Emilie Knappert (approx. half a kilometer away); Thomas van Erpe (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . . Jan Punt (RKD, in Dutch).
(In translation:) Print artist, etcher, draftsman, art dealer, painter, decorative painter (of interiors), actor(Submitted on May 30, 2023.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 6, 2023
2. Jan Punt Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 30, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
