Statue of Jan Pieterszoon Coen, Bronze statue at Roode Steen square, Hoorn, Netherlands
The bronze memorial stands in the center of Roode Steen square, depicting Jan Pieterszoon Coen, former governor of the Dutch East India Company.
Ferdinand Leenhoff created this monument in 1893 to commemorate Jan Pieterszoon Coen, who served as governor-general of the Dutch East India Company from 1618 to 1623.
The statue represents the complex relationship between Dutch society and its colonial past, prompting regular discussions about historical representation and national identity.
The monument, designated as a Rijksmonument, remains accessible to visitors throughout the year and includes an information plaque added in 2012.
Local authorities organize community dialogues about the statue's future, considering various perspectives on its historical and contemporary significance in Dutch society.
Location: Hoorn
Inception: 1893
Creator: Ferdinand Leenhoff
Accessibility: Accessibile in sedia a rotelle
Made from material: bronze
Address: Roode Steen 1621 CV 1621 CV
GPS coordinates: 52.63928,5.05924
Latest update: May 13, 2025 05:55
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