Dutch Famous Names Starting with Letter P

Is a Belgian philosopher and political economist, mainly known as a proponent and main defender of t

Is a Belgian philosopher and political economist, mainly known as a proponent and main defender of the basic income concept.He is professor at the Faculty of economic, social and political sciences of the Université catholique de Louvain (UCL), where he directs the Hoover Chair of economic and social ethics since its creation in 1991. He has also been a Visiting Professor at Harvard University's Department of Philosophy since 2004, and at the Higher Institute of Philosophy of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven since 2006.

Was a Belgian businessman and founder of the Brepols printing family-business in Turnhout, Belgium.I

Was a Belgian businessman and founder of the Brepols printing family-business in Turnhout, Belgium.In 1795, Pieter Corbeels, a printer from Leuven moved together with his assistant Philippus Jacobus Brepols, to Turnhout, possibly to flee the French military which occupied Belgium at that time. Because Corbeels was executed for his fight against the French, his apprentice Philippus Jacobus Brepols, had to take over the responsibility for the printing company.

Was a Dutch painter of hunting, landscape and battle scenes.He was first taught by his father, Paul

Was a Dutch painter of hunting, landscape and battle scenes.He was first taught by his father, Paul Joosten Wouwerman, an historical painter of moderate ability. According to a contemporary account he had also studied with Frans Hals (1581/85-1666). Wouwerman became a member of its guild of painters in 1642, and he died after a successful career in his hometown in May 1668.

Is a Belgian swimmer who gained the Belgian 100m freestyle record in 2009. Systermans was coached at

Is a Belgian swimmer who gained the Belgian 100m freestyle record in 2009. Systermans was coached at Liège Natation by André Henveaux and is currently studying at the University of Florida. As a junior he had been part of the 4x100 freestyle relay team th

Is a Dutch architect who won the second prize in February 1993 for the competition on the Reichstag

Is a Dutch architect who won the second prize in February 1993 for the competition on the Reichstag the highest German government building. Office de Architecten Cie., Amsterdam List of projects and Office information

A Dutch musical theatre actress who is very successful in Europe.Douwes was born in Amsterdam, North

A Dutch musical theatre actress who is very successful in Europe.Douwes was born in Amsterdam, North Holland, to an arts dealer and a social worker and the grandniece of Doris Day. Initially Douwes wanted to become a nurse for mentally handicapped childre

Is a former freestyle swimmer from the Netherlands, who competed for his native country at the 1996

Is a former freestyle swimmer from the Netherlands, who competed for his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. There he finished in fifth position with the Men's Relay Team in the 4x100m Freestyle, alongside Mark Veens, Martin van der Spoel, and Pieter van den Hoogenband.

Was a Frisian warrior, pirate, freedom fighter, folk hero, and rebel.

Was a Frisian warrior, pirate, freedom fighter, folk hero, and rebel.

Was a Belgian pair skater. With partner Micheline Lannoy, he is the 1948 Olympic champion, the 1947

Was a Belgian pair skater. With partner Micheline Lannoy, he is the 1948 Olympic champion, the 1947 & 1948 World Champion, and the 1947 European champion.

Was a Belgian international footballer who played as midfielder. Braine played club football for Bee

Was a Belgian international footballer who played as midfielder. Braine played club football for Beerschot VAC between 1919 and 1933, and he represented Belgium at the 1928 Summer Olympics and 1930 FIFA World Cup.

Was a Belgian Olympic fencer. He competed in the team sabre event at the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Was a Belgian Olympic fencer. He competed in the team sabre event at the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Was a Belgian footballer. He earned 2 caps for the Belgium national football team, and participated

Was a Belgian footballer. He earned 2 caps for the Belgium national football team, and participated in the 1970 FIFA World Cup.

Was a Belgian lawyer, Christian Democratic politician and diplomat. He served eight months as Prime

Was a Belgian lawyer, Christian Democratic politician and diplomat. He served eight months as Prime Minister of Belgium.Born in Uccle, he studied law at the University of Liège (Liège), where he obtained the title of Doctor in Law and Master in Social Sciences in 1933. During his studies, he was active in the Association catholique belge, of which he became the chairman in 1938.

Known as Peyo, was a Belgian comics artist, perhaps best known for the creation of The Smurfs comic

Known as Peyo, was a Belgian comics artist, perhaps best known for the creation of The Smurfs comic strip.Peyo began work, fresh out of school, at the Compagnie Belge d'Animation (CBA), a small Belgian animation studio, where he met a few of his future co

Was a Dutch architect

Was a Dutch architect

Is a Belgian Olympic fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1960 Summer Olympics.

Is a Belgian Olympic fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1960 Summer Olympics.

Was a Dutch writer and critic. He was awarded the Constantijn Huygens Prize in 1952, for Een houding

Was a Dutch writer and critic. He was awarded the Constantijn Huygens Prize in 1952, for Een houding in de tijd, and again in 1985.

Is a former footballer who played mainly for R.S.C. Anderlecht and the national team. He played in t

Is a former footballer who played mainly for R.S.C. Anderlecht and the national team. He played in the match Belgium-Netherlands in 1964 with 10 fellows from the Anderlecht team after the substitution of goalkeeper Delhasse by Jean Trappeniers. In total, Hanon collected 48 caps.

A Belgian economist and politician, member of the Belgian French-speaking Green party, Ecolo. He gre

A Belgian economist and politician, member of the Belgian French-speaking Green party, Ecolo. He grew up in Wallonia and Brussels in a middle-class family. He studied Economics at the Catholic University of Louvain (UCL). During his studies he rapidly bec

Is a Dutch musician who sings under the alias Father Abraham, and who has written around 1600 songs.

Is a Dutch musician who sings under the alias Father Abraham, and who has written around 1600 songs.[1]He worked as a promoter and producer at record label Dureco with Annie de Reuver, who he played with in Duo X.[1] Together with the band Corry & de Rekels he sold over 1 million records in the 1960s.

Was a Dutch writer. He was the recipient of the Constantijn Huygens Prize in 1956 and the P. C. Hoof

Was a Dutch writer. He was the recipient of the Constantijn Huygens Prize in 1956 and the P. C. Hooft Award in 1958. His younger brother was the writer Mathias Kemp. He was born in Maastricht and died there in 1967.

Is a former Belgian footballer and coach. He was one of the founders of Standard de Liège, as well

Is a former Belgian footballer and coach. He was one of the founders of Standard de Liège, as well as its treasurer.The Champion D2 (Liège) won the chance to compete in the final round against the D2 Champions of Brabant, Flanders and Antwerp. Only one team were promoted to D1. It wasn't until the 5th attempt that Standard de Liège were able to join the élite.

Was a Dutch politician.In 1963 he was first elected to the Dutch House of Representatives for the Ka

Was a Dutch politician.In 1963 he was first elected to the Dutch House of Representatives for the Katholieke Volkspartij (KVP). From 1963 to 1967 he was member of the European Parliament. He served as Minister of Agriculture (1967-1973), during which time he served as the Dutch Coordinator of Affairs and Provision of Aid and Assistance Concerning Suriname and the Netherlands Antilles from 1972-1973; thereafter he was appointed European Commissioner (1973-1977). From 1977 to 1986 he was the chairman of the Rabobank.

Is a Belgian footballer of Congolese descent who plays as a defender, he is currently on the books o

Is a Belgian footballer of Congolese descent who plays as a defender, he is currently on the books of Y.R. K.V. Mechelen in Belgium.

Was a Belgian Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics.

Was a Belgian Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics.