Famous Dutch - Dutch Celebrities - page 3

Did you know Vincent Van Gogh, the most influential twentieth century painter, was a Dutch? Did you know that Erasmus, a dominant figure in early humanist movement, was also born in Netherlands? Do you know that the highest international scorer in soccer in 2012-13 seasons, Robin Van Persie was from Netherlands too? Netherlands too, like many other nations in the world has produced some superlative talents and minds who have shaped the country's future and its standing in the world with their immeasurable contributions. Painters, explorers, anti-war activists, soccer players, linguists, scientists, dancers, physiologists and more — the Dutch have stamped their excellence in diverse fields with élan. These are the famous Dutch men and women to whom the world will stay indebted always for their exemplary greatness. We learn all about the lives and deeds of the famous Dutch people in their timeline, trivia, and interesting facts captured in their awe-inspiring biographies below.

Find out more about the greatest Dutch people, including Vincent van Gogh, Rembrandt, Martin Garrix, Mata Hari and Arjen Robben.

The Most Famous Dutch

NameBirthdayNationalityBio
Romee StrijdJuly 19, 1995DutchRomee Strijd is a Dutch model, also known as a 'Victoria's Secret Angel.'
Nisrina SbiaFebruary 1, 1999DutchNisrina Sbia is a social media influencer and model who rose to fame and has made it big on Instagram
Frank RijkaardSeptember 30, 1962DutchFrank Rijkaard is a retired Dutch footballer often regarded as one of the greatest defensive midfielders
Jelle Van VuchtOctober 14, 1996DutchJelle Van Vucht is a Dutch YouTube star and gamer
Badr HariDecember 8, 1984DutchBadr Hari is a Moroccan-Dutch super heavyweight kickboxer
Kyra SmithApril 7, 2003DutchKyra Smith is a Dutch TV actress who appeared in the series ‘Hunter Street’
Yaron VersanoJune 23, 1975IsraeliYaron Versano is a real-estate developer who is married to actress Gal Gadot
Marco van BastenOctober 31, 1964DutchMarco van Basten is a former Dutch footballer and football administrator
Twan KuyperFebruary 19, 1995DutchTwan Kuyper is a famous Dutch YouTube & Vine star
Charlene de Carvalho-HeinekenJune 30, 1954Dutch, BritishCharlene de Carvalho-Heineken is a Dutch-English businesswoman
Rembrandt

Rembrandt

Rembrandt was a Dutch painter counted amongst the greatest European painters of all time

DutchJuly 15, 1606118 views

Eleanor of Aquitaine

Eleanor of Aquitaine was the Duchess of Aquitaine who served as the Queen of France and Queen of England

Dutch1122111 views

Cornelis Drebbel

Cornelis Jacobszoon Drebbel was a Dutch builder best remembered as the inventor of world’s first navigable submarine

Dutch1572216 views

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek is regarded as the ‘Father of Microbiology’ and is known for his pioneering works in relation to microorganisms

DutchOctober 24, 1632157 views

M. C. Escher

M.C

DutchJune 17, 1898234 views

Johannes Vermeer

Johannes Vermeer was a famous Dutch Baroque painter of the seventeenth century

DutchOctober 31, 1632243 views

Anthony Fokker

Anthony Fokker was a Dutch innovator and industrialist who contributed greatly to the world of aviation

DutchApril 6, 1890158 views

Abel Tasman

Abel Tasman was a Dutch explorer who discovered New Zealand

Dutch1603156 views

Michelle Hunziker

Michelle Hunziker is a Swiss-Italian model, actress and television personality

ItalianJanuary 24, 1977213 views

Jan van Riebeeck

Jan van Riebeeck was a Dutch colonial administrator who established the city of Cape Town in South Africa

DutchApril 21, 1619158 views