Dutch Famous Names Starting with Letter P

Was a Dutch swimmer who won the bronze medal in the 4x100 metres Freestyle Relay at the 1964 Summer

Was a Dutch swimmer who won the bronze medal in the 4x100 metres Freestyle Relay at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Her teammates in that race, who clocked in at 4:12, were Toos Beumer, Erica Terpstra and Winnie van Weerdenburg.

Is a Dutch politician for the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VMD). Since 1 September 2001

Is a Dutch politician for the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VMD). Since 1 September 2001, she has been the mayor of the municipality of Arnhem.[1][2] Before that, she was alderman in the municipality of Amsterdam.[3]Krikke studied Human Rights at Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam. She was campaign leader for the VVD in Amsterdam, and in 1986, she started her own service company for campaigns, congresses and events.[1] In 1994, she was chosen for Amsterdam's city council, and two years later, she was appointed as alderman for economic matters, airports and seaports.[1]

A Netherlands cricketer who played in three Women's Cricket World Cup in England (1993), in India (1

A Netherlands cricketer who played in three Women's Cricket World Cup in England (1993), in India (1997) and in New Zealand (2000). She had one season for the Otago Sparks in the State League.

Was a Dutch sprint canoer who competed in the late 1960s. He was eliminated in the semifinals of the

Was a Dutch sprint canoer who competed in the late 1960s. He was eliminated in the semifinals of the K-4 1000 m event at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.

Was a Dutch-born, Belgian sprint canoer who competed from the mid 1960s to the mid 1970s. Competing

Was a Dutch-born, Belgian sprint canoer who competed from the mid 1960s to the mid 1970s. Competing in three Summer Olympics, he won a silver medal in the K-2 1000 m event at Tokyo in 1964.

Was a Dutch rower who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics.

Was a Dutch rower who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics.

Was a Dutch boxer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he was eliminated in the second r

Was a Dutch boxer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he was eliminated in the second round of the middleweight class after losing his fight to Moe Herscovitch.

Was a Dutch field hockey player who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.He was a member of the Dutc

Was a Dutch field hockey player who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.He was a member of the Dutch field hockey team, which won the silver medal. He played all four matches as forward and scored two goals.

Was a Dutch author of Dutch East Indies literature of the nineteenth century.The autodidact Daum was

Was a Dutch author of Dutch East Indies literature of the nineteenth century.The autodidact Daum was born in impoverished circumstances of a single mother in the Netherlands and did not enjoy much education. However already was a writer of several novels and a journalist at Dutch newspapers before he moved to the Dutch East Indies in 1879.

Was a Dutch painter.Bor was descended from a notable Catholic family. He made a study trip to Rome,

Was a Dutch painter.Bor was descended from a notable Catholic family. He made a study trip to Rome, where he was one of the founders of the Bentvueghels, taking the nickname Orlando. He returned in 1626 to Amersfoort and joined Jacob van Campen in the decoration of the palace Honselaarsdijk belonging to Frederik Hendrik.

Was Grand Pensionary of Holland between 1572 to 1584.Paulus Buys was appointed as land's advocate of

Was Grand Pensionary of Holland between 1572 to 1584.Paulus Buys was appointed as land's advocate of Holland in 1572 before Calvinists took the county. As representative of Holland, he vetoed the decision of the duke of Alva to raise taxes at the estates general of the Netherlands in Brussels. Because of this, he had to flee from the Netherlands and joined Prince William of Orange in Arnstadt. Paulus Buys was Roman Catholic, but he, like many moderate Catholics,

Is a Dutch politician and civil engineer. As a member of the Socialist Party (Socialistische Partij)

Is a Dutch politician and civil engineer. As a member of the Socialist Party (Socialistische Partij) he has been an MP since November 30, 2006. He focuses on matters of natural environment, climate change, spatial planning, water management, housing and energy.From 1995 to 2003 he was a member as well as SP fraction leader of the States-Provincial of the province of Utrecht. From 2001 to 2006 he was a member as well as SP fraction leader of the municipal council of the city of Utrecht.

Was a Dutch painter, mainly of portraits.Moreelse was a pupil of the Delft portrait painter Michiel

Was a Dutch painter, mainly of portraits.Moreelse was a pupil of the Delft portrait painter Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt, who had himself been a pupil of Anthonie van Blocklandt. He took a study-trip to Italy, where he received many portrait commissions. Back in Utrecht, in 1596 he became a member of the zadelaarsgilde, and in 1611 was one of the founders of a new painters' guild, becoming its first deken.

Was a Dutch painter, specialized in animals in landscapes, usually with a low point of view. Before

Was a Dutch painter, specialized in animals in landscapes, usually with a low point of view. Before Potter died of tuberculosis, 28-years old, he succeeded in producing about a hundred paintings, working continuously.

Is a Dutch baseball player who currently plays for SV ADO and the Dutch national team.He was 3 for 9

Is a Dutch baseball player who currently plays for SV ADO and the Dutch national team.He was 3 for 9 with a double, triple and 5 walks in the 1999 European Championship, also won by the Dutch. In the 1999 Intercontinental Cup, he hit .320/.370/.360 as the

A Dutch classical scholar, who was born at Appingedam in Groningen.He was the son of Anton Perizoniu

A Dutch classical scholar, who was born at Appingedam in Groningen.He was the son of Anton Perizonius (1626-1672), the author of a once well-known treatise, De ratione studii theologici. Having studied at the University of Utrecht, he was appointed in 1682 to the chair of eloquence and history at Franeker through the influence of J. G. Graevius and Nikolaes Heinsius. In 1693 he was promoted to the corresponding chair at Leiden, where he died on 6 April 1715.

A professional Super heavyweight Dutch kickboxer and martial artist. He is three time K-1 World Gran

A professional Super heavyweight Dutch kickboxer and martial artist. He is three time K-1 World Grand Prix and Muay Thai World Champion. Aerts is best known for his powerful strikes and high kicks.

A Dutch kyokushin karateka who mastered such different fight disciplines as kyokushin karate, kickbo

A Dutch kyokushin karateka who mastered such different fight disciplines as kyokushin karate, kickboxing and muay thai.

A former Dutch football player.During his club career he played for Go Ahead Eagles and AZ Alkmaar.

A former Dutch football player.During his club career he played for Go Ahead Eagles and AZ Alkmaar. He earned 5 caps for the Netherlands national football team, and was included in their squad for the 1976 UEFA European Football Championship.

Is a Dutch politician. He is chairperson of the ChristianUnion.

Is a Dutch politician. He is chairperson of the ChristianUnion.

A former football midfielder from the Netherlands, who obtained eight caps for the Netherlands natio

A former football midfielder from the Netherlands, who obtained eight caps for the Netherlands national football team in the 1990s.Bosz played for Vitesse Arnhem (1981-1984), RKC Waalwijk (1985-1988), SC Toulon (1988-1991), Feyenoord Rotterdam (1991-1997), JEF United Ichihara (1997-1998), Hansa Rostock (1998), NAC Breda (1999) and, finally, JEF United Ichihara (1999) once again. After his retirement he became a football manager, who coached AGOVV Apeldoorn (1999-2002), De Graafschap (2002-2003) and Heracles Almelo (2004-2006). In the summer of 2006 he signed as the new technical director of his former club, Feyenoord Rotterdam.

Was a Netherlandish Mannerist painter and architect. He moved to Florence as a child with his father

Was a Netherlandish Mannerist painter and architect. He moved to Florence as a child with his father, a tapestry weaver, and was trained in Italy. Candid worked with Giorgio Vasari on the Sala Regia in the Vatican and on the cupola of the Florence Cathedral. By 1586 he was in Munich, where he was first court painter to Duke William V of Bavaria and later worked for Maximilian I of Bavaria.

Is a Belgian former professional road bicycle racer. In the 1992 Tour de France, De Clercq was the w

Is a Belgian former professional road bicycle racer. In the 1992 Tour de France, De Clercq was the winner of the 20th stage.

Is a Dutch cameraman, film producer and director. He studied at the Film academy in Amsterdam and wo

Is a Dutch cameraman, film producer and director. He studied at the Film academy in Amsterdam and worked as a director of photography on many films and documentaries. De Kock made his directorial debut with the film The Hands of Che Guevara, a documentary about the severed hands of the Latin American guerrilla fighter Ernesto Che Guevara that were put in a jar of formaldehyde and disappeared from public view. The film was a success at many international film festivals.

Is a Dutch businessman and sailor. Born in The Hague on May 18, 1946, this amateur sailor has beaten

Is a Dutch businessman and sailor. Born in The Hague on May 18, 1946, this amateur sailor has beaten the world’s best sailors, such as New Zealand’s Dean Barker or Russell Coutts.Among the international titles Peter de Ridder has in his prize cabinet are: Admiral's Cup 1999, One Ton European Championships 1988 and 1997, IMS European Championships 1997, Mumm 30 Champions in 2004 and 2005, 2nd runner-up in Farr 40 World Championships in 2005, 3rd place in the TP52 Global Championships 2007, and Winners of the Breitling MedCup 2006, both in the pro and amateur categories.