Dutch Famous Names Starting with Letter W

Was a Dutch track and field athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he was eliminat

Was a Dutch track and field athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he was eliminated in the first round of the 3500 metre walk competition as well as of the 10 mile walk event.

Is a Dutch show jumping equestrian. Wim Schröder represented the Netherlands at the 2004 Summer Oly

Is a Dutch show jumping equestrian. Wim Schröder represented the Netherlands at the 2004 Summer Olympics where he took part in the individual jumping competition and the show jumping team event, alongside Gerco Schröder, Leopold van Asten and Gert-Jan Bru

Is a Dutch politician of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA). Since July 14, 2009 he has been a Me

Is a Dutch politician of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA). Since July 14, 2009 he has been a Member of the European Parliament and the Parliamentary leader of the Christian Democratic Appeal in the European Parliament, representing the European Peopl

A Dutch football manager, who is the current youth coach of PSV Eindhoven.Vloet started his professi

A Dutch football manager, who is the current youth coach of PSV Eindhoven.Vloet started his professional coaching career at FC Den Bosch (2001-2002), before moving to Roda JC (2002-2005). He moved to Sparta Rotterdam en was replaced at the end of the 2006-2007 season by Gert Aandewiel, who came over from HFC Haarlem. Vloet then signed with ADO Den Haag, who he guided to the Eredivisie in the spring of 2008.

A Dutch football goalkeeper who currently plays for TOP Oss in Holland.De Vogt originally played for

A Dutch football goalkeeper who currently plays for TOP Oss in Holland.De Vogt originally played for NAC Breda after coming through their youth system in 1996, before being transferred to Sheffield United in 2001. However, after only nine appearances for the club in two years, he returned to Holland when he was sold to RBC Roosendaal. He has since played for RKC Waalwijk and now TOP Oss.

Is the stage name of Arthur, Knight Blanckaert, a Belgian artist famous in Flanders and the Netherla

Is the stage name of Arthur, Knight Blanckaert, a Belgian artist famous in Flanders and the Netherlands. Tura is a singer, musician (he can play the piano, guitar, drums, accordion and harmonica), composer and songwriter. He is married to Jenny Swinnen, with whom he has a son David (born October 16, 1974) and a daughter Sandy Tura (born November 21, 1975).

Was a Dutch astronomer and mathematician, most famous for the law of refraction now known as Snell's

Was a Dutch astronomer and mathematician, most famous for the law of refraction now known as Snell's law.

A Dutch singer and actress, the daughter of entertainer and singer Willy Alberti.Willeke Alberti sta

A Dutch singer and actress, the daughter of entertainer and singer Willy Alberti.Willeke Alberti started her career at the early age of eleven in the musical Duel om Barbara and she recorded her first single in 1958 together with her father. During the 19

Is a Dutch actress and director

Is a Dutch actress and director

Is a Dutch former speed skater who competed in the 1956 Winter Olympics and in the 1960 Winter Olymp

Is a Dutch former speed skater who competed in the 1956 Winter Olympics and in the 1960 Winter Olympics.In 1956 he finished fourth in the 5000 metres event, eleventh in the 1500 metres competition, 18th in the 10000 metres contest, and 43rd in the 500 met

Was a Dutch boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.In 1936 he was eliminated in the second r

Was a Dutch boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.In 1936 he was eliminated in the second round of the light heavyweight class after losing his fight to Børge Holm.

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

Was a Dutch boxer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he eliminated in the second round of the featherweight class after losing his fight to Philippe Bouvy.

Was Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 1945 until 1946. He was the first Prime Minister after Wo

Was Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 1945 until 1946. He was the first Prime Minister after World War II.He became professor at the Delft University of Technology on 7 September 1926. Schermerhorn remained professor until 1944, when he was removed by the German occupational forces because of his activities in the Dutch resistance.

Is a Dutch former speed skater.At the 1952 Olympics in Oslo van der Voort was silver medalist on the

Is a Dutch former speed skater.At the 1952 Olympics in Oslo van der Voort was silver medalist on the 1500 meter.

Was a Dutch cabaret artist and singer. Together with Toon Hermans and Wim Kan, he is considered to b

Was a Dutch cabaret artist and singer. Together with Toon Hermans and Wim Kan, he is considered to be one of the 'Great Three' of Dutch cabaret.Wim Sonneveld was born in Utrecht to Gerrit Sonneveld and Geertruida van den Berg. In 1922, at a very young age, he lost his mother. After his time at school, where he was the class clown, he had a few unsuccessful jobs.

Was a Dutch athlete, who during his career from 1939 until 1954 for a long time was one of the world

Was a Dutch athlete, who during his career from 1939 until 1954 for a long time was one of the world’s best middle distance runners. He excelled in all distances from 1500 to 5000 metres.

Is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who finished in seventh position with the Dutch

Is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who finished in seventh position with the Dutch Men's Water Polo Team at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. Two of his brothers, André and Henk, also played water polo on the highest level, and represen

Is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who finished in eighth position with the Dutch M

Is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who finished in eighth position with the Dutch Men's Team at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. His older brother Harry was also a member of that team.

Is a retired judoka from The Netherlands.During his career in the 1960's and 1970's he won seven Eur

Is a retired judoka from The Netherlands.During his career in the 1960's and 1970's he won seven European titles, two world titles and two Olympic titles. His success at the 1972 Olympic Games was overshadowed by the terrorist actions that took place days before, this and other things contributed to the fact that he has not become as famous as his compatriot Anton Geesink.

Is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who finished in seventh position with the Dutch

Is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who finished in seventh position with the Dutch Men's Water Polo Team at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.

Was a Dutch field hockey player who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics and in the 1952 Summer Olym

Was a Dutch field hockey player who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics and in the 1952 Summer Olympics.

Is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who was a member of the Dutch Men's National Tea

Is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who was a member of the Dutch Men's National Team that finished in eighth position at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.

Was a Dutch landscape painter in the 17th century at Utrecht. The date of this artist's birth is unk

Was a Dutch landscape painter in the 17th century at Utrecht. The date of this artist's birth is unknown.Nothing certain is recorded of him except that he presided over the gild of Utrecht, whilst Cornelis Poelemburg, Jan Both and Jan Weenix formed the council of that body, in 1649. According to the majority of historians, Heusch was born in 1638, and was taught by Jan Both.

Is a Dutch politician of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) party. A prominent member the Christi

Is a Dutch politician of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) party. A prominent member the Christian Democratic Appeal party.Aantjes became a member of the House of Representatives for the Anti Revolutionary Party (ARP) in 1959. He was offered the Minis

Is a Dutch business consultant, mediator and politician. As a member of Democrats 66 (D66) he has be

Is a Dutch business consultant, mediator and politician. As a member of Democrats 66 (D66) he has been a member of the States-Provincial of North Holland since 18 April 2011.Cool became national news because he made a mistake during the Dutch Senate election, 2011. As a member of the North Holland States-Provincial he was entitled to vote for the new Dutch Senate on 23 May 2011 but was not able to find the red writing device (usually a pencil) prescribed for voting. Instead he voted with a blue one (his fountain pen). As a result his vote was declared invalid and Democrats 66 missed a seat in the new Senate.