Chinatown in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Anna Paulownastraat (Anna Pavlovna)

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 20, 2024

1. Anna Paulownastraat (Anna Pavlovna) Marker

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De Anna Paulownastraat verwijst naar Anna Paulowna (Sint-Petersburg, 1795 Haag, 1865), grootvorstin van Rusland, behorend tot het Huis Romanov, was als echtgenote van koning Willem II van 1840 tot 1849 koningin der Nederlanden. Ze was een dochter van tsaar Paul I van Rusland. Toen de verloving tussen de Nederlandse prins Willem II en de Engelse prinses Charlotte werd verbroken werd Anna, door haar broer tsaar Alexander, als geschikte huwelijkskandidate naar voren geschoven. Op 20 december 1815 arriveerde kroonprins Willem met zijn vader koning Willem I in Sint-Petersburg. Na onderhandelingen op het gebied van geloofsovertuiging werd overeengekomen dat zij Russisch-Orthodox mocht blijven. Op 21 februari 1816 trouwde ze in het Rozenpaviljoen van het Pavlovskpaleis nabij Sint-Petersburg met de latere koning Willem II. Na een half jaar in Rusland en via een reis langs Nassau mocht Anna op 22 augustus voor het eerst voet op Nederlandse bodem zetten. Anna heeft een soort cultuurschok gekregen toen ze in Nederland aankwam; de afstand tot het volk was hier veel kleiner dan in Rusland. In de winter werd besloten om naar het paleis

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in Brussel te gaan (nu Hof van Brabant). Anna verbleef hier het liefst want Brussel had meer pracht en praal dan het killere noorden. Maar ze verbleven's zomers ook vaak op paleis Soestdijk, dat het paar als nationaal cadeau gekregen had. Uit het huwelijk werden vijf kinderen geboren: Willem, de latere koning Willem III (1817-1890), Alexander, Hendrik, Ernst-Casimir en Sophie.

(English translation:)
The Anna Paulownastraat (“Anna Pavlovna Street”) refers to Anna Pavlovna (St. Petersburg, 1795, The Hague, 1865), Grand Duchess of Russia, a member of the House of Romanov, and as wife of King William II, she was Queen of the Netherlands from 1840 to 1849. She was a daughter of Tsar Paul I of Russia. When the engagement between the Dutch Prince William II and the English Princess Charlotte was broken, Anna was put forward as a suitable marriage candidate by her brother Tsar Alexander. On December 20, 1815, Crown Prince William arrived in Saint Petersburg with his father King William I. After negotiations on religion, it was agreed that she could remain Russian Orthodox. On February 21, 1816, she married the future King William II in the Rose Pavilion of the Pavlovsk Palace near Saint Petersburg. After six months in Russia and a trip to Nassau, Anna was allowed to set foot on Dutch soil for the first time on August 22. Anna experienced a kind of

Anna Paulownastraat (Anna Pavlovna) Marker - wide view, looking north on Anna Paulownastraat image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 20, 2024

2. Anna Paulownastraat (Anna Pavlovna) Marker - wide view, looking north on Anna Paulownastraat

The marker is visible here on the left.

culture shock when she arrived in the Netherlands; the distance between the public and royalty was much smaller here than in Russia. In the winter it was decided to go to the palace in Brussels (now Hof van Brabant). Anna preferred to stay there because Brussels had more splendor than the chillier north. But they also often stayed at Soestdijk Palace (in the province of Utrecht) in the summer, which the couple had received as a national gift. Five children were born from the marriage: Willem, the later King Willem III (1817-1890), Alexander, Hendrik, Ernst-Casimir and Sophie.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is February 21, 1816.

Location. 51° 55.222′ N, 4° 28.066′ E. Marker is in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland (South Holland). It is in Chinatown. It is at the intersection of Anna Paulownastraat and West-Kruiskade, on the left when traveling north on Anna Paulownastraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Anna Paulownastraat 63, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland 3014 AM, 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: Josephstraat (within shouting distance of this marker); Drievriendenstraat / “Three Friends” Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Batavierenstraat (within shouting distance of this marker); Coolsestraat

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(about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Gouvernestraat (about 90 meters away); Van Speijkstraat - Jan van Speyk (about 90 meters away); Diergaardesingel (about 120 meters away); Palmdwarsstraat (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rotterdam.

Also see . . . Anna Pavlovna of Russia (Wikipedia).

Overview: Anna Pavlovna of Russia (Russian: Анна Павловна; Dutch: Anna Paulowna; 18 January [O.S. 7 January] 1795 – 1 March 1865) was Queen of the Netherlands by marriage to King William II of the Netherlands. She was a Russian patriot who upheld a strict royal etiquette in the Netherlands, where she never felt at home, and identified more as an Imperial Russian grand duchess than a Dutch queen. She had no political influence, but was active within charity.

(Submitted on March 27, 2024.)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 131 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 27, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.