Amsterdam-Zuidoost , North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

A.A. de Lannoy-Willems

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 16, 2024

1. A.A. de Lannoy-Willems Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Angela Altagracia de Lannoy-Willems (1913-1983)

De Curaçaose 'Tata' de Lannoy-Willems streed voor vrouwen- kiesrecht. Tijdens de verkiezingen van 17 maart 1949, waarbij voor het eerst ook vrouwen mochten stemmen, werd de Nationale Volkspartij de grootste. De Lannoy-Willems werd daardoor het eerste vrouwelijke parlementslid van de nieuwe Staten van de Nederlandse Antillen. Ze was in discussies goed in het afwegen van haar antwoorden en kon in alle rust, zonder te beledigen, op een positieve manier iets negatiefs beantwoorden. Een karikatuur waarop zij naakt op een ezel was afgebeeld, beantwoordde ze met de opmerking dat dat prima was, "want zo heeft mijn moeder mij gebaard". In 1992 verscheen in de reeks 'Beroemde personen' een Nederlands-Antilliaanse postzegel met haar portret erop.

(English translation:)
The Curaçaoan 'Tata' de Lannoy-Willems fought for women's suffrage. During the elections of March 17, 1949, in which women were allowed to vote for the first time, the Nationale Volkspartij (“National People's Party”) became the largest. De Lannoy-Willems therefore

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became the first female member of parliament of the new Estates of the Netherlands Antilles. She was good at weighing her answers in discussions and could calmly answer something negative in a positive way, without offending. She responded to a caricature of her naked on a donkey with the comment that that was fine, "because that's how my mother gave birth to me." In 1992, a Netherlands Antillean postage stamp with her portrait appeared in the 'Famous Persons' series.

Erected 2023 by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Women. In addition, it is included in the Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht, and the Women (GSEG) series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is March 17, 1949.

Location. 52° 19.239′ N, 4° 57.746′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Amsterdam-Zuidoost. Marker is on A.A. de Lannoy-Willemstraat, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Sophie Redmondplein 11, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1103 DJ, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sophie Redmond (within shouting distance of this marker); Catharina van Tussenbroek (within shouting distance of this marker); Joke Smit (about 90 meters

A.A. de Lannoy-Willems Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 16, 2024

2. A.A. de Lannoy-Willems Marker - wide view

away, measured in a direct line); Clara Zetkin (about 90 meters away); Asta Elstak (about 120 meters away); Johanna Naber (about 150 meters away); Nilda Pinto (about 180 meters away); Rosa Luxemburg (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . . Angela Altagracia de Lannoy-Willems (Wikipedia).

Overview: Angela Altagracia "Tata" de Lannoy-Willems (31 May 1913 – 10 July 1983) was a Curaçaoan politician. In 1949 she became the first female member of the Estates of the Netherlands Antilles.

(Submitted on March 27, 2024.)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 27, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.