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Rosenburgh Castle
Rosenburgh Castle or Rosenburg was a castle located in today's Voorschoten, the Netherlands. In the early 1700s, it was replaced by a manor which was demolished only a few years after its construction. Rosenburgh Castle was the center of a significant siege in 1351. History The medieval castle Rosenburgh Castle was built by Knight Jacob van Wassenaar. He was a son of Dirk second Lord of Wassenaar. Jacob had a daughter Jacoba, who married Simon van Benthem. Simon descended from a younger brother of Dirk VI, Count of Holland (c. 1114 – August 1157). Simon and Jacoba had: Willem named De Walkanoye, Jacob van Rosenburg and Jan van Rosenburg. Jan van Rosenburg was mentioned in 1318. His son Gijsbrecht had a daughter. She married Arent van Heukelom Lord of Leyenburg. The owner then sold Rosenburg to Arent van Heukelom. In 1351 Rosenburgh Castle was held by the Hook side during the first of the Hook and Cod wars. From 28 March till 21 May 1351, the castle was besieged and taken ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Voorschoten
Voorschoten () is a town and municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. It is a smaller town in the Randstad, enclosed by the cities of Leiden, Wassenaar and Leidschendam-Voorburg. The municipality covers an area of of which is covered by water. The town is relatively affluent, and the majority of Voorschoten's population are commuters, generally to either the Hague or Leiden. Despite the fact that it is situated in one of the most densely populated areas in the Netherlands, and, indeed, the world, the town retains a strong, independent identity and village-like atmosphere. Several buildings of historical importance are situated in Voorschoten. For example, the old Castle Duivenvoorde, and the Manor ''Vredenhof'' – rebuilt by Dirck Jansz Graeff, and until the 18th century in the hands of the De Graeff family – are located in or near Voorschoten. The town's proximity to the Hague, as well as the presence of the British School in the Net ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
