Geuzenveld-Slotermeer in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Wigbolt Ripperda
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 5, 2023
1. Wigbolt Ripperda Marker
Wigbolt Ripperda tot Winsum (1535-1573)
Hij was een geuzenaanvoerder uit het Groningse Winsum, door de prins van Oranje aangesteld als gouverneur van Haarlem tijdens het beleg van 1572-1573. Hij gaf leiding aan de Haarlemmers in een maandenlange militaire uitputtings. slag die duurde van december 1572 tot juli 1573 en waarbij duizenden het leven lieten. Nadat Ripperda samen met Kenau Simonsdochter Hasselaer en andere Haarlemmers de stad zeven maanden lang hadi verdedigd tegen de Spaanse troepen, gaf de uitgeputte Haarlemse bevolking zich op 8 juli 1573 over.
He was a Beggar (name by which those rebelling against Spanish went) leader from Winsum in Groningen province, appointed by the Prince of Orange as governor of Haarlem during the siege of 1572-1573. He led the Haarlemmers in a months-long war of attrition that lasted from December 1572 to July 1573 and in which thousands lost their lives. After Ripperda, together with Kenau Simonsdatter Hasselaer and other Haarlemmers, had defended the city against the Spanish troops for seven months, the exhausted Haarlem population surrendered on July 8, 1573.
Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. 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 8, 1573.
Location. 52° 22.903′ N, 4° 48.158′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Geuzenveld-Slotermeer. It is at the intersection of Wigbolt Ripperdastraat and Pieter van der Werfstraat, on the left when traveling east on Wigbolt Ripperdastraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Wigbolt Ripperdastraat 112, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1067 EA,
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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: Kenau Simonsdochter Hasselaer (within shouting distance of this marker); Ruys de Beerenbrouck (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Arnold Kerdijk (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Jan van Duivenvoorde (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sam van Houten (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Willem Nolens (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ben Telders (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Willem Albarda (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
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Also see . . . Wigbolt Ripperda (Wikipedia).
The Siege of Haarlem and his death: When it became clear that a large Spanish army under command of Don Fadrique was approaching the city he inspired the(Submitted on August 8, 2023.)citizens and municipality of Haarlem not to give in to the demands of the Spanish king, but to fight and defend the city.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 8, 20232. Wigbolt Ripperda Marker - wide view
The city stayed loyal to the Prince of Orange and resisted the Spanish army in a 7-months siege. After this long and bitter siege the city had to surrender because of a lack of food and supplies. On 12 July 1573 the city officially surrendered to Don Fadrique.
Ripperda was captured together with other soldiers and imprisoned in a church in Haarlem. On 16 July at 11.00 o'clock he was transferred to the Grote Markt, where he was beheaded. His brother Asinge, who was also in the city, was smuggled out of the city by a Spaniard.
Although the city was defeated, the siege of Haarlem had been so exhausting for the Spanish army that in the Siege of Alkmaar they were defeated.
courtesy of Beeldcollectie van de gemeente Haarlem (via Wikimedia Commons)
3. The beheading of Wigbolt Ripperda in Haarlem, July 1573
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 150 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 8, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
