Westerpark in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Frederik de Houtman
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 7, 2023
1. Frederik de Houtman Marker
Nederlands ontdekkingsreiziger die samen met zijn broer Cornelis deelnam aan de Eerste Schipvaart, de eerste expeditie over zee vanuit Holland naar de Indische Archipel.
Mogelik gemaakt door het Eigen Haard fonds
Dutch explorer who, together with his brother Cornelis, participated in the “First Sailing”, the first expedition by sea from Holland to the East Indies.
Made possible by the Eigen Haard Fonds
Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht series list.
Location. 52° 23.372′ N, 4° 53.137′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Westerpark. Marker is on Houtmankade near Dirk Hartoghstraat, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dirk Hartogh (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacob Roggeveen (within shouting distance of this marker); Cornelis de Houtman (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacob van Heemskerck (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Jan Huygen van Linschoten (about 120 meters away); Olivier van Noort (about 180 meters away); Willem Barentsz (about 210 meters away); Jacob Cornelisz van Neck (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . .
1. Frederick de Houtman (Wikipedia).
Overview: Frederick de Houtman (c. 1571 – 21 October 1627) was a Dutch explorer, navigator, and colonial governor who sailed on the first Dutch expedition to the East Indies from 1595 until 1597, during which time he made observations of the southern celestial hemisphere and contributed to the creation of 12 new southern constellations.(Submitted on February 29, 2024.)
2. First Dutch Expedition to the East Indies (Wikipedia).
Overview: The First Dutch Expedition to the East Indies (Dutch: Eerste Schipvaart) was an expedition that took place from 1595(Submitted on February 29, 2024.)to 1597. It was instrumental in opening up the Indonesian spice trade to the merchants that eventually formed the Dutch East India Company, and marked the end of the Portuguese Empire's dominance in the region.Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 7, 20232. Frederik de Houtman Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on February 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 29, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 54 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 29, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
