De Baarsjes in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Egbert Bartholomeusz Kortenaer
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 4, 2026
1. Egbert Bartholomeusz Kortenaer Marker
Nederlands admiraal en zeeheld uit de zeventiende eeuw. Hij was stuurman op verschillende schepen onder Maarten Tromp. Na Tromp's dood nam hij het bevel over diens eskader over. Bij het einde van de Tachtigjarige Oorlog was hij vlootvoogd.
Dutch admiral and naval hero of the seventeenth century. He was a helmsman on various ships under Maarten Tromp. After Tromp's death, he took command of his squadron. At the end of the Eighty Years' War, he was fleet commander.
Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht series list.
Location. 52° 22.167′ N, 4° 51.699′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in De Baarsjes. It is on Kortenaerstraat near Chassιstraat, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Chassιstraat 60HS, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
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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: Jan Hendrik van Kinsbergen (within shouting distance of this marker); David Hendrik Chassι (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacob van Wassenaer Obdam (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lodewijk van Boisot (about 180 meters away); Philips van Almonde (about 180 meters away); Jan Carel Josephus van Speijk (about 240 meters away); Johan Anthoniszoon van Riebeeck (about 240 meters away); Tolbrugstraat / Toll Bridge Street (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . . Egbert Bartholomeusz Kortenaer (Wikipedia). Overview:
Egbert Bartholomeuszoon Kortenaer or Egbert Meussen Cortenaer (1604 13 June 1665) was an admiral of the United Provinces of the Netherlands(Submitted on June 5, 2026.)who was killed in the Battle of Lowestoft.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein2. Egbert Bartholomeusz Kortenaer Marker - wide viewThe marker νs visible here on the left side of the corner of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
