Weesp in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Philip Simon de Vries

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2024

1. Philip Simon de Vries stolperstein

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In memoriam
Philip Simon
de Vries
Geb. 1858
Deportatie 10.3.1943
uit Westerbork
Vermoord 13.3.1943 in
Sobibor

(In memoriam of Philip Simon de Vries, born 1858. Deportation from Westerbork on March 10, 1943. Murdered in Sobibor on March 13, 1943.)

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 March 10, 1943.

Location. 52° 18.487′ N, 5° 2.497′ E. Memorial is in Weesp, Noord-Holland (North Holland), in Amsterdam. It is at the intersection of Nieuwstraat and Hanensteeg, on the right when traveling north on Nieuwstraat. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Nieuwstraat 5, Weesp, Noord-Holland 1381 XS, 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

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walking distance of this marker: Rachel Philip de Vries (here, next to this marker); Barend Brilleslijper (here, next to this marker); Sara Brilleslijper-Boot (here, next to this marker); Levie Brilleslijper (here, next to this marker); Louise Brilleslijper-de Magtige (here, next to this marker); Joseph Mozes Rood (here, next to this marker); Moses Salomon Rood (here, next to this marker); Machiel Muller (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weesp.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Also see . . . Philip Simon de Vries (Joods Monument). Excerpt:

Philip Simon de Vries was a merchant in Weesp. He was married to Eva Benjamins, who had died in 1939. Rachel Philip de Vries was their unmarried daughter.
Bevolkingsregister gemeente Weesp

(Submitted on December 11, 2024.)

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Philip Simon de Vries stolperstein - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2024

2. Philip Simon de Vries stolperstein - wide view

The stolperstein for Philip Simon de Vries is visible along with 12 others set in the pavement in front of the Weesp Synagogue.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 11, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.