De Baarsjes in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Henry Hudson
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 6, 2023
1. Henry Hudson Marker
Engelse zeevaarder en poolonderzoeker. Hij maakte vier reizen op zoek naar de Noordoostelijke- en Noordwestelijke Doorvaart en onderzocht de kust van Spitsbergen.
English navigator and polar explorer. He made four voyages in search of the Northeast and Northwest Passage and explored the coast of Spitsbergen.
Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. 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 1570.
Location. 52° 22.164′ N, 4° 51.141′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in De Baarsjes. It is at the intersection of Hudsonstraat and Cabralstraat, on the right when traveling south on Hudsonstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hudsonstraat 155II, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1057 SH, 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: Pedro ΐlvares Cabral (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); William Baffin (about 150 meters away); Amerigo Vespucci (about 150 meters away); Gerardus Mercator (about 180 meters away); Abraham Ortelius: Geograaf / Geographer (about 180 meters away); Jan Mayen Island (about 180 meters away); Abraham Ortelius (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Johan Evertsen (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in
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Also see . . . Henry Hudson (Wikipedia).
Overview: Henry Hudson (c. 1565 disappeared 23 June 1611) was an English sea explorer and navigator during the early 17th century, best known for his explorations of present-day Canada and parts of the northeastern United States.(Submitted on August 6, 2023.)
In 1607 and 1608, Hudson made two attempts on behalf of English merchants to find a rumoured Northeast Passage to Cathay via a route above the Arctic Circle. In 1609, he landed in North America on behalf of the Dutch East India Company and explored the region around the modern New York metropolitan area. Looking for a Northwest Passage to Asia on his ship Halve Maen ("Half Moon"), he sailed up the Hudson River, which was later named after him, and thereby laid the foundation for Dutch colonization of the region. His contributions to the exploration of the New World were significant and lasting. His voyages helped to establish European contact with the native peoples of North America, and contributed to the development of trade and commerce.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 6, 2023
2. Henry Hudson Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 196 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 6, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
