De Baarsjes in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Willem de Zwijger / William the Silent
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 7, 2023
1. Willem de Zwijger / William the Silent Marker
Prins van Oranje, graaf van Nassau-Dillenburg, beter bekend als Willem van Oranje. Werd in Nederland vaak Vader des Vaderlands genoemd. Zijn lijfspreuk was: 'Je maintiendrai', ik zal handhaven.
Prince of Orange, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg, better known as William of Orange. Was often called the “Father of the Fatherland” in the Netherlands. His motto was: 'Je maintiendrai', “I will maintain”.
Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht series list.
Location. 52° 22.312′ N, 4° 51.79′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in De Baarsjes. Marker is at the intersection of Willem de Zwijgerlaan and Maarten Harpertszoon Trompstraat, on the left when traveling north
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Maarten Harpertzoon Tromp (within shouting distance of this marker); Reinier Claeszen (within shouting distance of this marker); Willem II van der Marck Lumey (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Jan Carel Josephus van Speijk (about 210 meters away); Tolbrugstraat / Toll Bridge Street (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Johan Anthoniszoon van Riebeeck (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Korte Blekersstraat (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Jan van Galen (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
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Also see . . . William the Silent (Wikipedia).
Overview: William the Silent or William the Taciturn (Dutch: Willem de Zwijger; 24 April 1533 – 10 July 1584), more commonly known in the Netherlands as William of Orange (Dutch: Willem van Oranje), was the leader of the Dutch revolt against the Spanish Habsburgs that set off the Eighty Years' War (1568–1648) and resulted in the formal independence of the United Provinces in 1648. Born into the House of Nassau,(Submitted on December 4, 2023.)he became Prince of Orange in 1544 and is thereby the founder of the Orange-Nassau branch and the ancestor of the monarchy of the Netherlands. In the Netherlands, he is also known as Father of the Fatherland (Latin: Pater Patriae; Dutch: Vader des Vaderlands).Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 7, 20232. Willem de Zwijger / William the Silent Marker - wide view
A wealthy nobleman, William originally served the Habsburgs as a member of the court of Margaret of Parma, governor of the Spanish Netherlands. Unhappy with the centralisation of political power away from the local estates and with the Spanish persecution of Dutch Protestants, William joined the Dutch uprising and turned against his former masters. The most influential and politically capable of the rebels, he led the Dutch to several successes in the fight against the Spanish. Declared an outlaw by the Spanish king in 1580, he was assassinated by Balthasar Gérard in Delft in 1584.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 4, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
