Amsterdam-Noord , North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Gerben Wagenaar
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 23, 2025
1. Gerben Wagenaar Marker
Gerben Wagenaar, geboren op 27 september 1912 te Amsterdam
Strijder tegen discriminatie, racisme en fascisme. Een der leiders van de Februaristaking in 1941 (het protest tegen razzia's op Joodse landgenoten). Betrokken bij het gewapend verzel, sabotage-acties en wapendroppings in de 2e Wereldoorlog
Aangesloten bij de Raad van Verzet en de Binnenlandse Strijdkrachten.
Lid van de Tweede Kamer voor de CPN van 1946 tot 1959.
Op 31 augustus 1993 overleden.
Gerben Wagenaar, born on September 27, 1912 in Amsterdam
Fighter against discrimination, racism and fascism. One of the leaders of the February strike in 1941 (the protest against raids on Jewish compatriots). Involved in armed resistance, sabotage actions and arms drops in World War II. Member of the Council of Resistance and the Domestic Armed Forces.
Member of the House of Representatives for the CPN from 1946 to 1959.
Died on 31 August 1993.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is September 27, 1912.
Location. 52° 23.202′ N, 4° 54.837′ E.
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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: Gerben Wagenaarbrug (here, next to this marker); 1936-1939 No Pasaran (within shouting distance of this marker); 17 Juli 1943 Fokkerbombardementen / 17 July 1943 Fokker Bombings (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lancaster R5512 (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Museum de Noord (museum of the north) and Vogeldorp (village) (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Overhoeks (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); De Ruijterkade 127 (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); Spoorviaduct Oostertoegang Centraal Station / Railway Viaduct, Eastern Entrance, Central Station
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 23, 2025
2. Gerben Wagenaar Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here to the right of the steps into what used to be the bridge keepers quarters but is now a hotel suite (SWEET Hotel).
Also see . . . Gerben Wagenaar (Wikipedia, in Dutch). Excerpt (in translation):
Gerben Wagenaar (Amsterdam, 27 September 1912 - 31 August 1993) was a Dutch politician. Wagenaar was a communist resistance fighter and party leader of the CPN in the House of Representatives.(Submitted on March 27, 2025.)
At the outbreak of the Second World War, Gerben Wagenaar worked as a meter reader at the Municipal Energy Company in Amsterdam. He joined the resistance as "blonde Freek" and was the leader of the Militair Contact from May 1941 to May 1943, a communist resistance organization. From 1943 until the liberation in May 1945 he was a member of the Council of Resistance, the last months as chairman and representative in the Domestic Armed Forces.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 23, 2025
3. Gerben Wagenaarbrug
View of the bridge named in his honor. The marker is only visible when on the bridge.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 27, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
