Geuzenveld-Slotermeer in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Tobias Asser
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 5, 2023
1. Tobias Asser Marker
Tobias Michael Carel Asser (1838-1913)
Zeer gewaardeerde jurist, die al op 24-jarige leeftijd werd benoemd tot hoogleraar aan het Athenaeum Illustre, de latere Universiteit van Amsterdam. Asser was daarnaast geregeld raadsadviseur van het ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken bij het oplossen van internationale conflicten. Met zijn diplomatieke tact zette hij zich in voor goede internationale wetgeving. Hij speelde onder andere een belangrijke rol in de organisatie van de Eerste Haagse Vredesconferentie in 1899. Naar aanleiding hiervan werd het Permanent Hof van Arbitrage, een hof voor vreedzame regeling van internationale conflicten, opgericht. Ook het in 1913 geopende Vredespaleis, het icoon van vrede door recht, kwam hieruit voort. Asser kreeg in zijn leven vele eerbetonen, waaronder de titel minister van Staat in 1904 en -samen met journalist/pacifist Alfred Fried- de Nobelprijs voor de Vrede in 1911. Naar hem is het Asser Instituut, een kenniscentrum op het gebied van recht, genoemd.
Highly esteemed lawyer, who was appointed professor at the Athenaeum Illustre, which later became the University of Amsterdam, at the age of 24. In addition, Asser regularly acted as adviser to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in resolving international conflicts. With his diplomatic tact, he fought for good international law. Among other things, he played an important role in the organization of the First Hague Peace Conference in 1899. As a result of this, the Permanent Court of Arbitration, a court for the peaceful settlement of international conflicts, was established. The Peace Palace, the icon of peace through justice, which opened in 1913, also emerged from this. Asser received many honors in his life, including the title of Minister of State in 1904 and - together with journalist/pacifist Alfred Fried - the Nobel Peace Prize in 1911. The Asser Institute, a knowledge center in the field of law, is named after him.
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Peace. 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 29, 1913.
Location. 52° 22.932′ N, 4° 49.031′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Geuzenveld-Slotermeer. It is at the intersection of Tobias M.C. Asser Straat and Jan de Louterstraat, on the right when traveling west on Tobias M.C. Asser Straat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Jan de Louterstraat 125, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1063 NB, 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 Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Paul Scholten (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Josephus Jitta (about 180 meters away); Willem Molengraaff (about 210 meters
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 5, 2023
2. Tobias Asser Marker - wide view
Also see . . . Tobias Asser (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: Tobias Michael Carel Asser (28 April 1838 29 July 1913) was a Dutch lawyer and legal scholar. In 1911, he won the Nobel Peace Prize (together with Alfred Fried) for his work in the field of private international law, and in particular for his achievements establishing the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH).(Submitted on August 16, 2023.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 178 times since then and 21 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week July 27, 2025. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
