Binnenstad in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Jacob Anton Schorer

— Walk of Pride Amsterdam —

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2026

1. Jacob Anton Schorer Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Jacob Anton Schorer
1866-1957
hij/hem he/him

Jacob Anton Schorer was in 1912 de grondlegger van de eerste Nederlandse organisatie die streed tegen discriminatie van homoseksuelen en kennis bevorderde op het gebied van seksualiteit, gender en seksediversiteit.

In 1912, Dutch nobleman Jacob Anton Schorer founded the Netherlands' first organization to confront the prevailing discrimination against homosexuals. It also sought to promote knowledge about sexuality, gender, and sex diversity.

Erected 2026 by Walk of Pride Amsterdam. (Marker Number 10.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Civil Rights. In addition, it is included in the Walk of Pride Amsterdam series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 52° 22.401′ N, 4° 53.337′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Binnenstad. It is on Raadhuisstraat, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1016 EM, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

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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: Emma Trosse (here, next to this marker); Annemarie Grewel (a few steps from this marker); Sarah Hegazi (within shouting distance of this marker); Xulhaz Mannan (within shouting distance of this marker); FannyAnn Eddy (within shouting distance of this marker); David Kato (within shouting distance of this marker); Tania Leon (within shouting distance of this marker); Inge Intven (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . . Jacob Schorer (Wikipedia, in Dutch). Overview (in translation):

The Honorable Jacob Anton Schorer (Heinkenszand, South Beveland, 1 March 1866 – Harderwijk, 18 August 1957) was a Dutch lawyer. He is best known as the founder of the first Dutch organization for gay emancipation, the Nederlandsch Wetenschappelijk Humanitair Komitee (NWHK), through which he campaigned from 1912
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2026

2. Jacob Anton Schorer Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here set into the pavement on the bridge.
to 1940 against discrimination towards homosexuals — discrimination that was particularly evident in Article 248-bis of the Penal Code.

(Submitted on September 17, 2026.)

Additional keywords. lgbt, lgbtq

Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 17, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.