Bet van Beeren
Bet van Beeren (12 February 1902—16 July 1967) was a flamboyant, legendary bar owner in Amsterdam. While hers wasn't the first bar that allowed LGBT persons to openly associate, the fact that she was openly lesbian, and accepting of a very diverse clientele, led her establishment to be one of the most known. In 2017, she was honored by the city of Amsterdam when a canal bridge was renamed in her honor.
Bet van Beeren | |
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| Born | Elisabeth Maria van Beeren 12 February 1902 Amsterdam, the Netherlands |
| Died | 16 July 1967 (aged 65) Amsterdam, the Netherlands |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Other names | Queen of the Zeedijk |
| Occupation | bar owner |
| Years active | 1927–1967 |
| Known for | Café 't Mandje |
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