Amsterdam Oud-West , North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Koningin Wilhelmina
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Queen Wilhelmina
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 18, 2023
1. Koningin Wilhelmina / Queen Wilhelmina Marker
H.M. koningin Wilhelmina 1880 - 1962
Dochter van koning Willem III, die al op haar tiende, onder regentschap van haar moeder Emma, koningin werd. Op 6 september 1898 werd ze ingehuldigd en was daarna vijftig jaar koningin. Haar afstandelijkheid tot de bevolking verandert tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog, waarin ze vanuit Engeland het verzet toespreekt en inspireert. Ze deed na de bevrijding afstand van de troon.
Daughter of King Willem III, who became queen at the age of ten, under the regency of her mother Emma. She was inaugurated on September 6, 1898 and was then queen for fifty years. Her aloofness from the population changed during the Second World War, during which she addressed and inspired the resistance from England. She abdicated after the liberation.
Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Women. 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 September 6, 1898.
Location.
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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: Kanaalstraat / Canal Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Arie Biemond (within shouting distance of this marker); Jeltje de Bosch Kemper (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ite Boerma (about 120 meters away); Gerard Borst (about 210 meters away); Anna Reijnvaan (about 210 meters away); Marius van Bouwdijk Bastiaanse (about 240 meters away); WG-terrein (compound) (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
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Also see . . . Queen Wilhelmina (1880-1962) (Royal House of the Netherlands).
Excerpt: When King Willem III died in 1890, his only surviving child was too young to reign. His widow, Queen Emma, acted as regent for her daughter Wilhelmina until 1898.(Submitted on July 6, 2023.)
Queen Wilhelmina then reigned for 50 years, through two world wars and the decolonisation of Indonesia. She and her ministers spent the years from 1940 to 1945 in exile in London. Her steadfast resolveduring the war years won her great respect, both in her homeland and abroad.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 18, 20232. Koningin Wilhelmina / Queen Wilhelmina Marker - wide view
On 7 February 1901 she married Duke Hendrik of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. Their only child, Princess Juliana, was born in 1909. Prince Hendrik died in 1934. In 1948 Queen Wilhelmina abdicated, retiring to Het Loo Palace in Apeldoorn. Following her abdication she was once again addressed as princess, in accordance with her wishes.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 258 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
