Valkenburg in Valkenburg aan de Geul, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Valkenburg en Anton Mussert
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Valkenburg and Anton Mussert
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 28, 2024
1. Valkenburg en Anton Mussert / Valkenburg and Anton Mussert Marker
Anton Mussert was no stranger to Valkenburg. He visited Valkenburg a number of times. A month before the liberation, Mussert visited Valkenburg for the last time. In the Openluchttheater (Open Air Theater) he spoke one of the last times ever, to an audience of about 3,500 supporters. Prior to the event, Mussert inspected the appointed members of the Landwacht and WA, NAD (Dutch Labor Service), Hitler Youth and the NSB Youth Storm on Plenkertstraat.
Erected 2019. (Marker Number 06A/20.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, World II. In addition, it is
this page online
Location. 50° 51.892′ N, 5° 49.562′ E. Marker is in Valkenburg, Limburg, in Valkenburg aan de Geul. It is on Plenkertstraat, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Plenkertstraat 51, Valkenburg, Limburg 6301 GM, 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: Valkenburg en de NSB / Valkenburg and the NSB (a few steps from this marker); Plenkertgroeve / Plenkert Quarry (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); De Vondst Van De Vuursteenmijnen / The Discovery of the Flint Mines (about 180 meters away); Plein 15 februari / February 15th Square (about 210 meters away); Vuurstijn-Mijnwerkers / Flint Miners (about 210 meters away); Haksporen / Tool Marks
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 28, 2024
2. Valkenburg en Anton Mussert / Valkenburg and Anton Mussert Marker - wide view
The marker is located on the service road leading up into the Openluchttheater.
Also see . . . Anton Mussert (Wikipedia).
Overview: Anton Adriaan Mussert (11 May 1894 7 May 1946) was a Dutch politician who co-founded the National Socialist Movement in the Netherlands (NSB) in 1931 and served as its leader until the party was banned in 1945. As such, he was the most prominent Dutch leader of the National Socialism movement before and during World War II. Mussert collaborated with the German occupation government, but was granted little actual power and held the nominal title of Leider van het Nederlandsche Volk ("Leader of the Dutch People") from 1942 onwards. In May 1945, as the war came to an end in Europe, Mussert was captured and arrested by Allied forces. He was charged and convicted of treason, and was executed in 1946.(Submitted on June 5, 2024.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 28, 2024
3. Valkenburg en Anton Mussert / Valkenburg and Anton Mussert Marker - wider view
Looking east along the service road with marker 06 (closer) and 06A (further).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 372 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 5, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
