Grachtengordel in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Andreas Burnier

— Walk of Pride Amsterdam —

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2026

1. Andreas Burnier Marker

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Andreas Burnier
1931-2002
zij/haar nbsp; she/her

Feministe, polemist, schrijver en criminoloog, de Joodse Andreas Burnier was wars van gendernormen en uitgesproken tegendraads. Burniers literaire werk is van grote waarde voor lesbische vrouwen, transgender en genderdiverse personen.

Contrarian Jewish feminist, polemicist, novelist, and criminologist Andreas Burnier rejected the prevailing gender norms. Burnier's literary work remains of lasting importance to lesbian, transgender, and gender-diverse people.

Erected 2026 by Walk of Pride Amsterdam. (Marker Number 32.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Women. In addition, it is included in the Walk of Pride Amsterdam series list.

Location. 52° 22.417′ N, 4° 53.192′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Grachtengordel. It is on Raadhuisstraat, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Raadhuisstraat 34, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1016 DG, Netherlands.

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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: Anna Blaman (here, next to this marker); Betty Paërl (a few steps from this marker); Brenda Howard (a few steps from this marker); Marielle Franco (a few steps from this marker); Albert Mol (a few steps from this marker); Miriam van der Have (within shouting distance of this marker); Herculine Barbin (within shouting distance of this marker); Benno Premsela (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . . Andreas Burnier (Wikipedia). Overview:

Andreas Burnier, born Catharina Irma Dessaur (3 July 1931 – 18 September 2002) was a Dutch writer. Burnier has published poetry, lectures, books and articles, many of which address homosexuality, in order to emphasize women's problems in a male-dominated society.

(Submitted on October 11, 2026.)

Andreas Burnier Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2026

2. Andreas Burnier Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 15 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 10, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.