Jordaan in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Elias Juda van Leeuwen

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 20, 2025

1. Elias Juda van Leeuwen stolperstein

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Hier woonde
Elias Juda van Leeuwen
Geb. 1929
Gedeporteerd 1942
uit Westerbork
Vermoord 9-11-1942
Auschwitz

Here lived Elias Juda van Leeuwen, born 1929. Deported in 1942 from Westerbork. Murdered November 11, 1942 in Auschwitz.

Erected 2021.

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 November 11, 1942.

Location. 52° 22.297′ N, 4° 52.953′ E. Memorial is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Jordaan. It is at the intersection of Prinsengracht and Lauriergracht, on the right when traveling south on Prinsengracht. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Prinsengracht 256, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1016 HG, 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: Tobias van Leeuwen (here, next to this marker); Rachel van Leeuwen - Cohen de Lara (here, next to this marker); George Hendrik Breitner (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Johnny Jordaan (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Johnny Meijer (about 150 meters away); Tante (“Aunt”) Leen (about 150 meters away); Manke Nelis (about 150 meters away); Duo Jan & Mien (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . . Elias Juda van Leeuwen (Joods Monument). (Submitted on October 16, 2025.)

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Elias Juda van Leeuwen stolperstein - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 20, 2025

2. Elias Juda van Leeuwen stolperstein - wide view

The stolperstein for Elias Juda van Leeuwen is visible here as part of a group of three, set in the pavement in front of the door for 256-1 Prinsengracht.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 48 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.