Michiel 2005's photos with the keyword: J.A. Komensky

Amsterdam 2023 – Memorial stone for John Amos Come…

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Comenius (or Komensky) was a Moravian philosopher, pedagogue and theologian. He lived from 1592 to 1670 and from 1657 he took refuge in Amsterdam, where he also died. More info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Amos_Comenius There was a plan to erect a statue for Comenius on this spot, but it never materialised for several reasons: onsamsterdam.nl/comeniusmonument-monument-dat-er-niet-kwam