Amsterdam Oud-West , North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Gerard Borst
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 18, 2023
1. Gerard Borst Marker
Jacob Gerardus Gerbrant Borst 1902 - 1975
Internist en hoofd van de interne kliniek in het Binnengasthuis. Tijdens de oorlogsjaren onder meer lid van de leiding van het artsenverzet. Hij was de grondlegger van de moderne bloedtransfusietherapie.
Internist and head of the internal clinic in the Binnengasthuis hospital. During the war years he was a member of the leadership of the doctors resistance. He was a pioneer of modern blood transfusion therapy.
Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • War, World II. 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 1902.
Location. 52° 21.848′ N, 4° 52.145′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Amsterdam Oud-West. It is at the intersection of Gerard Borstkade and Anna Spenglerstraat, on the right when traveling east
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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: Marius van Bouwdijk Bastiaanse (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); WG-terrein (compound) (about 150 meters away); Arie Biemond (about 150 meters away); Anna Reijnvaan (about 150 meters away); Kanaalstraat / Canal Street (about 180 meters away); Jeltje de Bosch Kemper (about 180 meters away); Dirk van Nimwegen (1904-1969), Verzetsman (Member of the Resistance) (about 180 meters away); Koningin Wilhelmina / Queen Wilhelmina (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 18, 2023
2. Gerard Borst Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 261 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
