Gouda, South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Dirck Volkertszoon Coornhert

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 21, 2025

1. Dirck Volkertszoon Coornhert Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Hier overleed op 29 oct 1590
Dirck Volkertsz Coornhert

Dirck Volkertsz Coornhert died here on October 29, 1590.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is October 29, 1590.

Location. 52° 0.573′ N, 4° 42.706′ E. Marker is in Gouda, Zuid-Holland (South Holland). It is on Oosthaven, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Oosthaven 17, Gouda, Zuid-Holland 2801 PC, 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: Sociëteit de Réunie (here, next to this marker); R.K. Meisjesschool met kapel / Catholic Girls School With Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Metaheerhuis / Tahara (Ritual Washing) House (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Schafte Israël Adler (within shouting distance of this marker); Gebouw de Haven / De Haven Building (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Theodorus-stichting / St. Theodorus Foundation (within shouting distance of this marker); Catharina Gasthuis / Catharina Guesthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Patriciërswoning / Patrician House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gouda.

Also see . . . Dirck Coornhert (Wikipedia). Overview:

Dirck Volckertszoon Coornhert (1522 – 29 October 1590), also known as Theodore Cornhert, was a Dutch writer, philosopher, translator, politician, theologian, and artist. Coornhert is often considered the Father of Dutch Renaissance scholarship.

(Submitted on July 30, 2025.)

Additional keywords. gedenkplaat, gedenkplaatje

Dirck Volkertszoon Coornhert Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 21, 2025

2. Dirck Volkertszoon Coornhert Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here in the shadows, just a bit beyond the steps. It should be noted that the marker denotes the site where he died and not the actual building, as the current building postdates 1590.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.