De Baarsjes in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Maarten Harpertzoon Tromp

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 7, 2023

1. Maarten Harpertzoon Tromp Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp 1598 - 1653

Zeevaarder en luitenant-admiraal in de Nederlandse marine. Geniet faam als bekend zeeheld in de Nederlandse geschiedenis en kreeg al tijdens zijn leven, net als later Michiel de Ruyter, van zijn bemanning de koosnaam 'Bestevaêr'.

(English translation:)

Navigator and lieutenant admiral in the Dutch navy. Enjoys fame as a well-known naval hero in Dutch history and was already nicknamed 'Bestevaêr' (“Shipper”) by his crew during his life, just like the later Michiel de Ruyter.

Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. 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 July 31, 1653.

Location. 52° 22.315′ N, 4° 51.751′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in De Baarsjes. Marker is at the intersection of Maarten Harpertszoon Trompstraat and Reinier Claeszenstraat, on the right

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when traveling west on Maarten Harpertszoon Trompstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Reinier Claeszenstraat 60, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1056 GL, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Reinier Claeszen (within shouting distance of this marker); Willem de Zwijger / William the Silent (within shouting distance of this marker); Willem II van der Marck Lumey (within shouting distance of this marker); Jan Carel Josephus van Speijk (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Johan Anthoniszoon van Riebeeck (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Tolbrugstraat / Toll Bridge Street (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Korte Blekersstraat (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Jan van Galen (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . . Maarten Tromp (Wikipedia).

Overview: Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp (also written as Maerten Tromp; 23 April 1598 – 31 July 1653) was a Dutch army general and admiral in the Dutch navy.

Son of a ship's captain, Tromp spent much of his childhood at sea, including being captured by pirates and enslaved by Barbary Corsairs. In adult life, he became a renowned ship captain and naval commander, successfully leading Dutch forces fighting for independence in the Eighty Years War, and then against England in the First Anglo-Dutch War, proving an innovative tactician and
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 7, 2023

2. Maarten Harpertzoon Tromp Marker - wide view
enabling the newly independent Dutch nation to become a major sea power. He was killed in battle by a sharpshooter from an English ship. Several ships of the Royal Netherlands Navy have carried the name HNLMS Tromp after him and/or his son Cornelis, also a Dutch Admiral of some renown.

(Submitted on June 10, 2023.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 41 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 10, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.