Dutch Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Was one of the 17th century pioneers of Germanic philology.On his return to the Netherlands in 1643,

Was one of the 17th century pioneers of Germanic philology.On his return to the Netherlands in 1643, Van Vliet began to practice as a lawyer, and the following year he married. His legal career was not a great success, and after some years he left the capital and took up residence in Breda. Here he achieved some measure of prosperity, ultimately becoming the town registrar under the patronage of the house of Orange.

Was a Franco-Flemish composer and choirmaster.From 1529 onwards, Wintelroy was connected to the Illu

Was a Franco-Flemish composer and choirmaster.From 1529 onwards, Wintelroy was connected to the Illustrious Brotherhood of Our Blessed Lady, or in Dutch Illustre Onze Lieve Vrouwe Broederschap, in 's-Hertogenbosch as a singer and priest. He was appointed choirmaster on 19 July 1551 and maintained this job until 30 June 1574, whereupon he still remained the person responsible for intonation at the chapel of the brotherhood. In the anthology of Dutch songs, Dat ierste boeck vanden nieuwe Duijtsche liedekens,

Is a retired Belgian footballer.During his career he played for K. Beerschot V.A.C. and R.S.C. Ander

Is a retired Belgian footballer.During his career he played for K. Beerschot V.A.C. and R.S.C. Anderlecht. He earned 33 caps for the Belgium national football team, and participated in the 1970 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 1972.

Is a Belgian footballer who plays as a centre back for Dutch Eredivisie club, Ajax and the Belgian n

Is a Belgian footballer who plays as a centre back for Dutch Eredivisie club, Ajax and the Belgian national team. A left-footed player, he equally adept at playing anywhere on the left side or in defensive midfield and frequently joins in the attack from his centre back position.

Was a Dutch Baroque painter that focused mainly on painting subject from the Bible. He was a student

Was a Dutch Baroque painter that focused mainly on painting subject from the Bible. He was a student of Rembrandt van Rijn.

Was a Dutch amateur football (soccer) player who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was part of

Was a Dutch amateur football (soccer) player who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Dutch team, which won the bronze medal in the football tournament.

Is a Dutch classical music composer, conductor and pianist.Vriend studied at the Amsterdam Conservat

Is a Dutch classical music composer, conductor and pianist.Vriend studied at the Amsterdam Conservatory from 1960 to 1967, with Else Krijgsoman (piano), Anthon van der Horst and Jan Felderhof (music theory), and Ton de Leeuw (composition). During this period he also studied electronic music with Gottfried Michael Koenig at the University of Utrecht (Eekeren 2001).

Was a Dutch painter. He was trained by his father, Jan Baptist Weenix, together with his cousin Melc

Was a Dutch painter. He was trained by his father, Jan Baptist Weenix, together with his cousin Melchior d'Hondecoeter. Like his father, he devoted himself to a variety of subjects, but his fame is chiefly due to his paintings of dead game and of hunting scenes. Many pictures in this genre formerly ascribed to the elder Weenix are now generally considered to be the works of the son.

Is a Dutch chess player with the title Grandmaster.He learned the moves at the age of five, after wa

Is a Dutch chess player with the title Grandmaster.He learned the moves at the age of five, after watching his father play with a friend. Rapid progress brought him much junior success across the various age groups of both national and regional championsh

Was a Dutch chess master.In other tournaments, he won at The Hague 1904, tied for 2nd-3rd at Amsterd

Was a Dutch chess master.In other tournaments, he won at The Hague 1904, tied for 2nd-3rd at Amsterdam 1907, tied for 6-7th at Scheveningen 1913, shared 1st at The Hague 1917 and s' Hetrogenbosch 1918, won at The Hague 1922, took 21st at Baden-Baden 1925

Was a Dutch architect.Wils was one of the founding members of the De Stijl movement, which also incl

Was a Dutch architect.Wils was one of the founding members of the De Stijl movement, which also included artists as Piet Mondrian, Theo van Doesburg and Gerrit Rietveld.Among others, Wils designed the Olympic stadium for the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam. His design was also entered in the Olympic art competition, and won the gold medal.

Is a Dutch sprint canoer who competed in the mid to late 1960s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he

Is a Dutch sprint canoer who competed in the mid to late 1960s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he earned his best finish of seventh in the K-4 1000 m at Tokyo in 1964.

Was a professor of Classical languages and literature at the VU University in Amsterdam.Woltjer, the

Was a professor of Classical languages and literature at the VU University in Amsterdam.Woltjer, the son of a baker, started his career as an assistant teacher at a high school in his hometown of Groningen in 1867. He taught himself Latin and managed to enter the University of Groningen in 1871. While teaching classical languages at a local gymnasium, he wrote his dissertation on Lucretius and was promoted in 1877. On September 28 that year he married Marchien Janssonius. In 1881 he moved to Amsterdam to become professor at the Free University, which position he would keep until his death in 1917. He was involved in many educational organizations and was a member of the Senate for the Anti Revolutionaire Partij from 1902 to 1917. His oldest son, Robert H. Woltjer, would follow him teaching classical studies at the Free University. His son Jan Woltjer Jr would become a well-known astronomer.

Is a Belgian footballer who currently plays for FC Utrecht.He left than after six years PSV Eindhove

Is a Belgian footballer who currently plays for FC Utrecht.He left than after six years PSV Eindhoven and joined to Heracles Almelo, who made his debut in professional football, being part of the Heracles Almelo squad in the 2005-06 season.

Was a Dutch businessman and diplomat who helped Jews escape Lithuania during World War II.Zwartendij

Was a Dutch businessman and diplomat who helped Jews escape Lithuania during World War II.Zwartendijk directed the Philips plants in Lithuania. On June 19, 1940, he was also a part-time an acting consul of the Netherlands - or, to be exact, of the Dutch government-in-exile. His superior was the Dutch ambassador to Latvia, de Decker.

Is a Dutch sprint canoer who competed in the early 1990s. At the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona,

Is a Dutch sprint canoer who competed in the early 1990s. At the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, he was eliminated in the repechages of both the K-2 500 m and the K-2 1000 m event.

Is a Dutch painter, sculptor and illustrator. He attended the Grafische School Eindhoven from 1992-1

Is a Dutch painter, sculptor and illustrator. He attended the Grafische School Eindhoven from 1992-1996, where he was educated in Graphic Design and illustration. Arens is heavily influenced by COBRA (a European art movement active around 1950), Pop Art and the drawings of his seven year old daughter.

Is a Dutch lawyer and columnist.Jan-Hein Kuijpers was born in Waalwijk. Together with Arthur van der

Is a Dutch lawyer and columnist.Jan-Hein Kuijpers was born in Waalwijk. Together with Arthur van der Biezen he runs the law firm Kuijpers & van der Biezen Advocaten in 's-Hertogenbosch. Since February 19, 2007, he has defended Willem Holleeder, after Bram Moszkowicz stepped down as counsellor of Willem Holleeder. Piet-Hein Kuijpers also writes columns for the Dutch magazine Aktueel.

Is Artist and Director of JW Multimedia Productions.In addition to his career as an artist he is als

Is Artist and Director of JW Multimedia Productions.In addition to his career as an artist he is also songwriter and producer. His experience in the field of music includes performances[1] at Flevo Festival[2] and EO Jongerendag. He also participated in national and regional television shows(NED 3, EO[3]).

Is a Dutch violinist.

Is a Dutch violinist.

Is a Belgian professional football striker. From 2007 to 2009 he played for SV Zulte Waregem, before

Is a Belgian professional football striker. From 2007 to 2009 he played for SV Zulte Waregem, before moving to R.A.E.C. Mons.

Is a Dutch speed skater who is specialised in short and middle distances.In 2002 she was the Dutch N

Is a Dutch speed skater who is specialised in short and middle distances.In 2002 she was the Dutch National C-junior champion. Two years later she won a bronze medal as a B-junior. At the 2007 KNSB Dutch Single Distance Championships Ensing finished 10th

Is a Dutch writer.After primary school, Jonkman studied dance at the Koninklijk Conservatorium for t

Is a Dutch writer.After primary school, Jonkman studied dance at the Koninklijk Conservatorium for three years. She broke off her studies there and subsequently attended the Stedelijk Gymnasium in Leiden, where she obtained her diploma in 1997. Whilst studying Dutch at the Universiteit van Amsterdam she became a member of the editorship of the literary magazine Nymph.

Is a female volleyball player from the Netherlands, who plays as a libero. She was a member of the D

Is a female volleyball player from the Netherlands, who plays as a libero. She was a member of the Dutch National Women's Team that won the gold medal at the FIVB World Grand Prix 2007 in Ningbo, PR China.

Is a Dutch former professional road bicycle racer. He was professional from 1992 until 2007.

Is a Dutch former professional road bicycle racer. He was professional from 1992 until 2007.