Dutch Famous Names Starting with Letter L

Is a Dutch Member of Parliament for the liberal People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD).In 20

Is a Dutch Member of Parliament for the liberal People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD).In 2000 Griffith joined the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy. After the fall of the First Balkenende cabinet she became a member of the Dutch House of Representatives. On May 16, 2005, she became alderman in the Amsterdam municipal council.[1]

Was a Belgian field hockey player who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics and in the 1936 Summer Ol

Was a Belgian field hockey player who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics and in the 1936 Summer Olympics.He was a member of the Belgian field hockey team which finished fourth in the 1928 Olympic tournament. He played all five matches as halfback.

Was a Dutch scholar, critic and forerunner of Tiberius Hemsterhuis.Lambert Bos was born at Workum in

Was a Dutch scholar, critic and forerunner of Tiberius Hemsterhuis.Lambert Bos was born at Workum in Friesland, where his father, Jakob Bos, was headmaster of the school. His mother was Gerarda de Haan.[1] He was baptised in the reformed church in Workum on 25 November 1670.[2] He went to the University of Franeker (suppressed by Napoleon in 1811), and was appointed lector in 1697 and professor of Greek in 1704. On 28 February 1712 he married Feiktje Doeckes Sineda, the widow of the priest Gerradus Horreus[3], and earlier the widow of Dominic Camper.[1] after an uneventful life he died at Franeker in 1717.

Was a Flemish composer.He was a choirboy in his youth at Lambert's cathedral in Liege. As early as 1

Was a Flemish composer.He was a choirboy in his youth at Lambert's cathedral in Liege. As early as 1562 he sang in the Imperial Chapel in Vienna. In 1569 he was master in the Melk Abbey. In the years 1570 to 1571 we find him at the court of Archduchess Anna Maria for her wedding to the King of Spain Philip II. From 1577 to 1582 Sayve served the Archduke Charles in Graz. From 1583 he was Kapellmeister at the court of the Archduke Matthias.

Is a Dutch computer scientist and professor.In the 1960s, Meertens applied affix grammars to the des

Is a Dutch computer scientist and professor.In the 1960s, Meertens applied affix grammars to the description and composition of music, and obtained a special prize from the jury at the 1968 IFIP Congress in Edinburgh for his computer-generated string quartet, "Quartet No. 1 in C Major for 2 Violins, Viola and Violoncello" based on the first non-context-free affix grammar.

A Dutch former international football striker.

A Dutch former international football striker.

Was a Dutch boxer, who won the gold medal in the featherweight division at the 1928 Summer Olympics

Was a Dutch boxer, who won the gold medal in the featherweight division at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam. Born in Rotterdam as Lambertus Steenhorst, he adopted the name of his stepfather Pieter van Klaveren when he was eight. His nickname was The

Was a Dutch freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.

Was a Dutch freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.

Is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who participated in two Olympic Games: in 1960 a

Is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who participated in two Olympic Games: in 1960 and in 1964. In both Olympic tournaments Kniest finished in eighth position with the Dutch Men's Team.

Was a Dutch boxer, who won the golden medal in the featherweight division at the 1928 Summer Olympic

Was a Dutch boxer, who won the golden medal in the featherweight division at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam. Born in Rotterdam as Lambertus Steenhorst, he adopted the name of his stepfather Pieter van Klaveren when he was eight. His nickname was The Dutch Windmill.

Was a Dutch sailor who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he was a crew member of the Dutc

Was a Dutch sailor who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he was a crew member of the Dutch boat Hollandia which won the silver medal in the 8 metre class.

Was a Dutch politician. For his active role in the Dutch resistance in World War II, he received an

Was a Dutch politician. For his active role in the Dutch resistance in World War II, he received an American honour, the Medal of Freedom with Gold Palm, on April 9, 1953.

Known for her vocal prowess and skilled technique. She sings in French, Italian and Spanish in addit

Known for her vocal prowess and skilled technique. She sings in French, Italian and Spanish in addition to English, all of which she is fluent in. She has also sung in Portuguese, and once in German back in 1988 for a German version of "Croire" ("Glaub"),

An international Belgian-Italian singer, known for her vocal prowess and skilled technique. She sing

An international Belgian-Italian singer, known for her vocal prowess and skilled technique. She sings in French, Italian and Spanish, in addition to English, and is fluent in them all. She has also sung in Portuguese, and once in German in 1988 for a version of "Croire" ("Glaub"), although she speaks neither language fluently. She also speaks a little Dutch (Flemish). She has sold over 12 million records worldwide so far. She became a Canadian citizen in 1994 at the time she began her career in Quebec.

Is a former professional ice hockey player in the Netherlands. Dutch born (in Bolsward), he competed

Is a former professional ice hockey player in the Netherlands. Dutch born (in Bolsward), he competed for the Dutch national team for the 1980 Winter Olympics and the 1981 World Ice Hockey Championships.

Is a professional cyclo-cross and road racing cyclist who was born in Vlijmen (Noord-Brabant) in the

Is a professional cyclo-cross and road racing cyclist who was born in Vlijmen (Noord-Brabant) in the Netherlands. Boom rides for UCI ProTeam Rabobank cycling team, having previous ridden for the junior and continental teams. Boom is the current World Cham

Is a Dutch speed skater specialising in short and middle distances and was born in Oudorp.At the 200

Is a Dutch speed skater specialising in short and middle distances and was born in Oudorp.At the 2007 KNSB Dutch Single Distance Championships Elgersma finished 5th over 500 metres and 8th over 1000 metres, which gave him the opportunity to skate in sever

Is a Dutch architect and artist.Lars Spuybroek broke onto the international scene of architecture wi

Is a Dutch architect and artist.Lars Spuybroek broke onto the international scene of architecture with his water pavilion on the island of Neeltje Jans (1993-1997), a building consisting of two halves of which he designed the silvery freshwater part. The renowned architecture critic Charles Jencks qualified the building in The New Paradigm of Architecture as “yet to be surpassed

Is a former Dutch field hockey defender, who won the golden medal with the National Women's Team at

Is a former Dutch field hockey defender, who won the golden medal with the National Women's Team at the 1984 Summer Olympics. She played club hockey for NMHC Nijmegen and HGC from Wassenaar.

Is a Dutch solo sailor. In 2009, she announced her plan to circumnavigate the globe as the youngest

Is a Dutch solo sailor. In 2009, she announced her plan to circumnavigate the globe as the youngest person on record. Dutch authorities, however, have opposed this plan in view of her age initiating an international discussion about the rights of the government.

Is an actress of Indo descent. She is known for her work with director Joe D'Amato

Is an actress of Indo descent. She is known for her work with director Joe D'Amato

Is a former professional female tennis player from Belgium.In her career she never won a WTA Tour si

Is a former professional female tennis player from Belgium.In her career she never won a WTA Tour singles titles but she did win 4 titles in doubles.

Was a Dutch field hockey player who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics.He was a member of the Dutc

Was a Dutch field hockey player who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics.He was a member of the Dutch field hockey team, which won the silver medal. He played all three matches as goalkeeper.

Was a Dutch baritone.Unlike many contemporary singers his career began late at the age of 30, and he

Was a Dutch baritone.Unlike many contemporary singers his career began late at the age of 30, and he was educated in singing in Berlin, with Otto Iro in Vienna and with Aaltje Noordewier-Reddingius in Hilversum.

Is a Dutch pole vaulter, who represented his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta,

Is a Dutch pole vaulter, who represented his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.