Centrum in Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Samuel Ampzing (1590-1632)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 4, 2026
1. Samuel Ampzing (1590-1632) Marker
Het Ampzingbeeld is een initiatief van het Ampzing Genootschap en is vervaardigd door Eric J. Coolen. Mede mogelijk gemaakt door Jan Rosekrans.
Haarlem, 26 november 2006
Samuel Ampzing (clergyman / writer / poet / language purist) is regarded as Haarlem's first true historian because of his book Beschryvinghe ende Lof der Stad Heerlem.
The Ampzing statue is an initiative of the Ampzing Society and was created by Eric J. Coolen. Made possible in part by Jan Rosekrans.
Haarlem, November 26, 2006
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is July 29, 1632.
Location. 52° 22.85′ N, 4° 38.227′ E. Marker is in Haarlem, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Centrum. It is on Oude Groenmarkt, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Oude Groenmarkt 9, Haarlem, Noord-Holland 2011 HL,
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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 Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Grote of St. Bavokerk (Ned. Herv.) / ”Grote” or St. Bavo Church (Dutch Reformed) (a few steps from this marker); Langt Vlaamse Wegen - Haarlem / Along Flemish Paths in Haarlem (within shouting distance of this marker); Vishal / "Fish Hall" (within shouting distance of this marker); Vleeshal / Meat Market (within shouting distance of this marker); Hofje 'In den Groenen Tuin' / Hofje "In the Green Garden" (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hoofdwacht / Civic Guard Headquarters (about 90 meters away); Dirck Volkertszoon Coornhert (about 90 meters away); Guldenbergspoortje / “Guldenbergs Gate” (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Haarlem.
Also see . . . Samuel Ampzing (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
Samuel Ampzing (24 June 1590 – 29 July(Submitted on September 4, 2026.)1632) was a Dutch minister, poet and purist…Born to the minister Johannes Ampzing in Haarlem, in 1616 Samuel became a minister himself at Rijsoord in Strevelshoek, and in 1619 at the Sint-Bavokerk in Haarlem….In 1617, he began writing a description of Haarlem in poetic form, aided by Petrus Scriverius. Its poetry was printed and published in 1628. This history of the city was not superseded until Pieter Langendijk's nearly a century later….Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 4, 20262. Samuel Ampzing (1590-1632) statue and marker
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 4, 2026
3. Samuel Ampzing (1590-1632) statue and marker - wide view
The statue and marker are visible here on the south side of the Sint-Bavokerk, behind iron fencing.
courtesy Noord-Hollands Archief (Inventaris 49263)
4. Samuel Ampzing portrait
Portrait of Samuel Ampzing, writer and minister in Haarlem, at the age of 41.
Engraving after a painting by Frans Hals from 1635 with a Latin poem by Petrus Scriverius.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 4, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
