Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Johan van Oldenbarnevelt

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 10, 2023

1. Johan van Oldenbarnevelt Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

★ 1547 Amersfoort
† 1619 's-Gravenhage

Landsadvocaat van de Republiek der Zeven Verenigde Nederlanden

Bewoner van de Bollenburgh tot 1564.

(English translation:)

Born 1547 Amersfoort
Died 1619 The Hague

State Advocate of the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands

Resident of the Bollenburgh (i.e., this building) until 1564.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is September 14, 1547.

Location. 52° 9.254′ N, 5° 23.447′ E. Marker is in Amersfoort, Utrecht. It is at the intersection of Muurhuizen and Weeshuisgang, on the right when traveling east on Muurhuizen. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Muurhuizen 19, Amersfoort, Utrecht 3811 KJ, 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: “Groot Tinnenburg” (Tynnenborch) (within shouting distance of this marker); Piet Mondriaan (within shouting distance of this marker); Het Koetshuys / The Coach House (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Dubbel Stadshuis / Double Townhouse (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Kapelhuis / Chapel House (about 210 meters away); Dieventoren / Thieves Tower (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Former City Hall Location (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Oude Stadhuis / Former City Hall (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amersfoort.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Also see . . . Johan van Oldenbarnevelt (Wikipedia).

Overview: Johan van Oldenbarnevelt (Heer van Berkel en Rodenrijs (1600), Gunterstein (1611) and Bakkum (1613) (14 September 1547 – 13 May 1619) was a Dutch statesman and revolutionary who played an important role in the Dutch struggle for independence from the Habsburg Castilian Empire.

Van Oldenbarnevelt was born in Amersfoort. He studied law at the universities of Leuven, Bourges, Heidelberg, and Padua, and traveled in France and Italy before settling permanently in The Hague. He favored William the Silent in his revolt against Philip II of Spain, and fought in William's army. In his later years he was a supporter of the Arminians, during the religious-political controversy which split the young Dutch Republic. He is the founder of the Dutch East India Company.

(Submitted on June 5, 2023.)

Johan van Oldenbarnevelt Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 10, 2023

2. Johan van Oldenbarnevelt Marker - wide view

Johan van Oldenbarnevelt Marker - wider view, the “Bollenburgh” image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 10, 2023

3. Johan van Oldenbarnevelt Marker - wider view, the “Bollenburgh”

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 5, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.