Oude Stad in Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Wigbolt Ripperda and Kenau Simonstochter Hasselaer
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 20, 2025
1. Wigbolt Ripperda and Kenau Simonstochter Hasselaer Marker
door Graziella Curreli
Bij het beleg van Haarlem door de Spaanse troepen van 11 december 1572 tot 12 juli 1573 bood de stad maandenlang heldhaftig verzet. Kapitein Wigbolt Ripperda, voluit: Wigbolt baron Ripperda tot Winsum (1535-1573), was door prins Willem van Oranje aangesteld als militair commandant en gaf leiding aan de verdedigingsmacht van de stad. Aan Kenau Simonsdochter Hasselaer (1526-1588), scheepsbouwer en houthandelaar van beroep, wordt een belangrijke rol toegedicht als aanvoerster van een vrouwenregiment bij de verdediging van de stad.
by Graziella Curreli
During the siege of Haarlem by Spanish troops from 11 December 1572 to 12th July 1573 the city resisted heroically for months. Captain Wigbolt Ripperda (1535-1573), Baron Wigbolt Ripperda of Winsum in full, was appointed military commander by Prince William of Orange and led the defence of the city. Kenau Simonsdochter Hasselaer (1526-1588), shipbuilder and timber merchant
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Wars, Non-US • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is July 12, 1573.
Location. 52° 23.239′ N, 4° 38.219′ E. Marker is in Haarlem, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Oude Stad. It is on Kruisweg near Stationsplein, on the right when traveling north. The statue and marker are in the plaza on the south side of the railway station. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Haarlem, Noord-Holland 2011, 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: Station (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Elisabeth Cats-Speelman (about 180 meters away); Minny Hanny Cats (about 180 meters away); Hannie Schaft (about 210 meters away); Hofje van Noblet (approx. half a kilometer away); Hofje van Oorschot (approx. half a kilometer away); Laurens Janszoon Coster (approx. half a kilometer away); Infirmerie / Infirmary (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Haarlem.
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1. Wigbolt Ripperda (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
Wigbolt, Baron Ripperda (1535? 16 July 1573) was the city governor of Haarlem when(Submitted on June 16, 2025.)the city was under siege by the Spanish army in the Eighty Years' War.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 21, 20252. Wigbolt Ripperda and Kenau Simonstochter Hasselaer statue and marker
When it became clear that a large Spanish army under command of Don Fadrique was approaching the city he inspired the citizens and municipality of Haarlem not to give in to the demands of the Spanish king, but to fight and defend the city.
The city stayed loyal to the Prince of Orange and resisted the Spanish army in a 7-months siege. After this long and bitter siege the city had to surrender because of a lack of food and supplies. On 12 July 1573 the city officially surrendered to Don Fadrique.
Ripperda was captured together with other soldiers and imprisoned in a church in Haarlem. On 16 July at 11.00 o'clock he was transferred to the Grote Markt, where he was beheaded
2. Kenau Simonsdochter Hasselaer (Wikipedia). Overview:
Kenau Simonsdochter Hasselaer (15261588) was a wood merchant of Haarlem, who became a legendary folk hero for her fearless defense of the city against the Spanish invaders during the siege of Haarlem in 1573.(Submitted on June 16, 2025.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 21, 2025
3. Wigbolt Ripperda and Kenau Simonstochter Hasselaer statue
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 185 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 16, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
