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Valkenburg in Valkenburg aan de Geul, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
 

Karel Cahn

 
 
Karel Cahn Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 28, 2024
1. Karel Cahn Marker
Inscription.  
Hier woonde
Karel Cahn
Geb. 1881
Gedeporteerd 1943
uit Westerbork
Vermoord 14.5.1943
Sobibor

(English translation:)
Here lived Karel Cahn, born in 1881. Deported from Westerbork 1943. Murdered on May 14, 1943 in Sobibor.
 
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Stolpersteine series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 14, 1943.
 
Location. 50° 51.72′ N, 5° 49.785′ E. Memorial is in Valkenburg, Limburg, in Valkenburg aan de Geul. It is on Daalhemerweg, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Daalhemerweg 8, Valkenburg, Limburg 6301 BK, 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: Louis Cahn (here, next to this marker); Strijd om de bevrijding / Battle for Liberation (within shouting distance of this marker); Kapsporen/ Cut Marks / Schlagspuren (within shouting distance of this marker); Gemeentegrot als schuilplaats / Municipal Cave as Shelter (within
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shouting distance of this marker); Construction of the Valkenburg Castle / Opbouw Kasteel Valkenburg (within shouting distance of this marker); Gemeentegrot / Municipal Cave (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Grendelpoort / Grendel Gate (about 120 meters away); Grendelpoort - Tweede Wereldoorlog / Grendel Gate - WW II (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valkenburg.
 
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.
 
Also see . . .  Karel Cahn (Joods Monument). (Submitted on June 16, 2024.)
 
Additional keywords. struikelsteen
 
Karel Cahn Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 28, 2024
2. Karel Cahn Marker - wide view
Visible set into the sidewalk are the stumbling stones for Karel Cahn and his brother Louis.
Karel Cahn Marker - wider view image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 28, 2024
3. Karel Cahn Marker - wider view
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on June 16, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
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