Amsterdam Nieuw-West , North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Ward Bingley

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 6, 2023

1. Ward Bingley Marker

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Ward Bingley 1757 - 1818

Een vooraanstaand acteur in treur- en blijspelen. Hij raakte onder de indruk van de voorstellingen die de bekende toneelspeler Jan Punt vanaf 1772 in Rotterdam maakte. In Amsterdam speelde hij uiteenlopende rollen en schreef hij naar het Frans het kluchtige blijspel 'De Loterijbriefjes' dat vrij lovende recenties ontving.

(English translation:)

A leading actor in tragedies and comedies. He was impressed by the performances that the famous stage actor Jan Punt made in Rotterdam from 1772 onwards. In Amsterdam he played various roles, and put the farcical comedy 'De Loterijbriefjes' into French, which received quite favorable reviews.

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 1757.

Location. 52° 21.266′ N, 4° 49.93′

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E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. Marker is at the intersection of Ward Bingleystraat and Jacques Veltmanstraat, on the left when traveling west on Ward Bingleystraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Jacques Veltmanstraat 32, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1065 TA, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Louis Jacques Veltman (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Andries Snoek (about 90 meters away); Ariana Nozeman (about 90 meters away); Louis Bouwmeester (about 180 meters away); Theodorus Majofski (about 180 meters away); Jan Punt (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Emilie Knappert (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Thomas van Erpe (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . . Ward Bingley (Wikipedia, in Dutch).

Overview (in translation): Ward Bingley (Rotterdam, baptized 27 January 1757 – The Hague, 26 June 1818) was a Dutch stage actor, playwright, translator and theater director who was active in Rotterdam, Amsterdam and The Hague successively. Together with his colleagues Theo Majofski, Andries, Helena and Anna Maria Snoek, Geertruida Jacoba Hilverdink and Johanna Cornelia Wattier, he was one of the best-known actors of classical theater, which flourished in this period. Bingley was described as an educated
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 6, 2023

2. Ward Bingley Marker - wide view
man, with a tall build, classical features, a piercing gaze, lively mimicry, and a deep, raw voice. The latter limited him somewhat in his roles.

(Submitted on June 2, 2023.)

Ward Bingley image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Matthias de Sallieth (via Wikimedia Commons), 1791

3. Ward Bingley

Engraving by Matthias de Sallieth of Dutch actor Ward Bingley (1757-1818) as captain in the play De snijder en zijn zoon.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 29 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 2, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.