De Baarsjes in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Lodewijk van Boisot
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 4, 2026
1. Lodewijk van Boisot Marker
Omstreeks 1572 beschikt Willem van Oranje over de hele Zeeuwse vloot onder leiding van admiraal Boisot. Hij speelt een belang- rijke rol in enkele zeeslagen tegen de Spanjaarden. In 1574 slaagt hij erin om de stad Leiden te ontzetten, een keerpunt in de Tachtigjarige Oorlog. Elk jaar wordt dit op 3 oktober herdacht met haring en wittebrood.
Around 1572, William of Orange commanded the entire Zeeland fleet under the leadership of Admiral Boisot. He played a significant role in several naval battles against the Spanish. In 1574, he succeeded in relieving the city of Leiden, a turning point in the Eighty Years' War. This event is commemorated every year on October 3rd with herring and white bread.
Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. In addition, it is included in the Dutch Naval History (GSEG), and the Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is October 3, 1574.
Location.
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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: Philips van Almonde (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Johan Anthoniszoon van Riebeeck (about 150 meters away); Jan Hendrik van Kinsbergen (about 180 meters away); Egbert Bartholomeusz Kortenaer (about 180 meters away); Marco Polo (about 240 meters away); Jan Carel Josephus van Speijk (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Krommertstraat (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Amerigo Vespucci (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . . Louis de Boisot (Wikipedia). Overview:
Louis de Boisot, also called Lodewijk van Boisot in Dutch, was a noble from the Duchy of Brabant and an admiral of the Zeeland Geuzen (Sea Beggars) early in the Eighty Years' War. In October 1574 de Boisot's beggar fleet lifted the Siege of Leiden.(Submitted on June 9, 2026.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 4, 2026
2. Lodewijk van Boisot Marker - wide view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 4, 2026
3. Lodewijk van Boisot Marker - wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 9, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
