Rotterdam-West , South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Branco van Dantzig

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 20, 2024

1. Branco van Dantzig Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Geboren in 1870 in Harlingen, vestigde Branco van Dantzig zich na haar opleiding in 1896 in Rotterdam als lerares spreken en solozang. Haar gehele 40-jarige loopbaan in Rotterdam heeft zij zich voornamelijk gewijd aan kinderen met spraakstoornissen. Van 1914 tot 1936 op het adres 's-Gravendijkwal n° 31. Daarbij heeft zij nationaal en internationaal grote bekendheid verworven. Onder vakgenoten gold zij als "moeder van de nederlandse logopedie”. Vanwege haar joodse achtergrond werd Branco van Dantzig in 1942 door handlangers van het nazi-regime in Auschwitz vermoord.

(English translation:)
Born in 1870 in Harlingen, Branco van Dantzig settled in Rotterdam after her education in 1896 as a teacher of speech and singing. She mainly devoted her entire 40-year career in Rotterdam to children with speech disorders. From 1914 to 1936 she lived at the address of 's-Gravendijkwal n° 31. She achieved great national and international fame. Among colleagues she was considered the "mother of Dutch speech therapy". Because of her Jewish background, Branco van Dantzig was murdered in Auschwitz in 1942 by accomplices of the Nazi regime.

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This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, World II • Women. In addition, it is included in the The Holocaust series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 19, 1942.

Location. 51° 54.944′ N, 4° 27.691′ E. Marker is in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland (South Holland). It is in Rotterdam-West. It is at the intersection of Bellevoysstraat and Schietbaanlaan, on the right when traveling north on Bellevoysstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bellevoysstraat 208, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland 3021 LK, 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: Israëlietisch Oudeliedengesticht / Jewish Old Age Home (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Het Israëlietisch Weeshuis / The Jewish Orphanage (about 210 meters away); Lew Jom Sjoel

Branco van Dantzig Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 20, 2024

2. Branco van Dantzig Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here on the corner of the building, below her portrait.

(about 210 meters away); Herenhuis / Mansion (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Toni Koopmanplein (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Henegouwerlaan (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Korte Bajonetstraat / “Little Bayonet” Street (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Van Speijkstraat - Jan van Speyk (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rotterdam.

Also see . . . Branco van Dantzig (Wikipedia, in Dutch).

Overview (in translation): Branco van Dantzig (Harlingen, September 13, 1870 – Auschwitz, September 19, 1942) was a Dutch singing and speaking teacher. She is seen as one of the founders of Dutch speech education and was given the title "Mother of Dutch speech therapy".

(Submitted on March 20, 2024.)

Additional keywords. Holocaust

Branco van Dantzig portrait image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 20, 2024

3. Branco van Dantzig portrait

Hanging above the marker is a portrait of Branco van Dantzig. The park across the street from the marker is also named after her.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 20, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.