Dutch Famous Names Starting with Letter U

Was a Dutch astronomer and educator who founded the astronomy program at the University of Maryland

Was a Dutch astronomer and educator who founded the astronomy program at the University of Maryland and was instrumental in bringing Gart Westerhout from Holland to become Department Head.

A Belgian singer commonly known simply as Udo. He won the first season of the Belgian version of The

A Belgian singer commonly known simply as Udo. He won the first season of the Belgian version of The X Factor in 2005.In 2003, Udo participated in the first season of Belgian Idols, but lost in the semi-finals to Chris D. Morton and Tom Olaerts. In 2005, he was a contestant on the Belgian edition of The X-Factor, and won in December 2005.Udo released his debut album U-Turn and his #1 debut single "Isn't It Time", a cover of the song by The Babys, in 2006. He received a gold record for U-Turn during the TV programme Tien Om Te Zien on 4 July 2007.In 2006 Udo also received a TMF Award for "Best New Artist" and the Radio 2 trophy for "Breakthrough of the Year".On 30 March 2007, Udo performed "Ik Mis Je Zo" by Will Tura on the Flemish television show [[Zo Is Er Maar +Tn]] and won. Udo released this song on 19 April 2007 with "Tu Me Manques", the French version of this song, accompanying the single. He received a gold record for this song during Tien Om Te Zien on 5 September 2007.

A Dutch-Turkish footballer currently without a club after being released by Sivasspor.A freekick spe

A Dutch-Turkish footballer currently without a club after being released by Sivasspor.A freekick specialist, Yildirim previously played for Go Ahead Eagles, famous for its youth academy. In the 2003-04 season he scored 6 goals in the First Division match against SC Cambuur. This unique feat drew attention of bigger clubs and Yildirim signed a contract at SC Heerenveen, with whom he had an outstanding debut season. In summer 2007 he transferred to Gaziantepspor and scored 3 goals for his team. During break-up the league, he moved on to title-challengers Sivasspor after claiming Gaziantepspor did not pay his wages for months.[1]

Is a Belgian politician and former judoka. At the 1996 Summer Olympics, she won the gold medal in th

Is a Belgian politician and former judoka. At the 1996 Summer Olympics, she won the gold medal in the women's half-heavyweight category. In January 2007, she joined the newly-established right-liberal List Dedecker party and in June 2007, she was elected

Originally a merchant, later a teacher and professor of Dutch language and literature at the Museum

Originally a merchant, later a teacher and professor of Dutch language and literature at the Museum for Science and Arts in Brussels and later at the Royal Naval Institute in Medemblik. Lauts was an early protagonist of the cause of the South African Voortrekkers and Dutch migration to the new Boer republics.[1]

A former Dutch football player who played as a defender for Feyenoord Rotterdam (where he had two sp

A former Dutch football player who played as a defender for Feyenoord Rotterdam (where he had two spells), Galatasaray and Southampton. He made eight international appearances for the Dutch national football team.Van Gobbel received a 4 month prison sentence for buying cars on credit and selling them on without paying the car company. Although the Dutch police have not been able to locate Van Gobbel, it is believed he is in Suriname.

Was a professor of law at the University of Franeker and a political philosopher.Huber studied in Fr

Was a professor of law at the University of Franeker and a political philosopher.Huber studied in Franeker, Utrecht and Heidelberg. He started in 1657 - at a very young age - as professor of Eloquence and History at the University of Franeker and as of 1665 he became professor of law. From 1679 to 1682 he was a judge at the Court of Appeal of Friesland and thereafter returned his position as professor of law until his death in 1694.

Is a retired Belgian football player and manager.He played for K.S.V. Sottegem, K.R.C. Mechelen, Clu

Is a retired Belgian football player and manager.He played for K.S.V. Sottegem, K.R.C. Mechelen, Club Brugge and Daring Club Bruxelles.

A Dutch footballer of Surinamese descent who currently plays as a left-back for AFC Ajax, he is also

A Dutch footballer of Surinamese descent who currently plays as a left-back for AFC Ajax, he is also suitable to play as a left midfielder. Despite being a defender he is best known for attacking attributes such as pace and dribbling.Emanuelson is a product of Ajax's youth system, joining them from Voorland SC. He made his debut during the 2004-05 season on April 10, 2005 in a 4-2 home win over AZ. As of the 2005-06 season he became first-choice left back and he won his first career trophies, starting with the 2005 Johan Cruijff-schaal and the 2006 KNVB Cup.

Is a Dutch bobsledder born in Suriname. Rozenstruik started with international bobsleigh competition

Is a Dutch bobsledder born in Suriname. Rozenstruik started with international bobsleigh competitions in 2002. She is a runner in a 2-bob mostly alongside Eline Jurg.