Famous People with Name Laan

Robertus Petrus (Robin) Van Der Laan            Origin/Culture/Country: Dutch

Robertus Petrus (Robin) Van Der Laan: a former professional footballer who spent most of his senior career in English football.He started his career at SVV Schiedam and Wageningen in the Netherlands before signing for English side Port Vale in February 1991 for a fee of £80,000. Initially signed as a striker, John Rudge converted him into a midfielder.Instantly recognisable for his mane of long blonde hair, Van der Laan soon became a popular figure with the Vale fans, his bustling style and midfield engine enabled him to settle into the English game very quickly. He scored in front of the Kop in a 2-2 draw with Liverpool in the League Cup in 1991/92, and was part of the team which won the Autoglass Trophy in 1993 and promotion from Division Two the following year.

Jan Ter Laan            Origin/Culture/Country: Dutch

Jan Ter Laan: was a Dutch politician. He was a long member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands (Tweede Kamer).

Medy Catharina Van Der Laan            Origin/Culture/Country: Dutch

Medy Catharina Van Der Laan: is a Dutch politician.She was the Secretary of State of Culture and Media in the second Balkenende cabinet (2003–2006).