Zwolle

Famous sons and daughters of Zwolle

Zwolle has spawned several famous people. Among them are:

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• Joan Derk van der Capellen tot den Poll (1741–1784), politician;
• Johan Rudolf Thorbecke (1798–1872), Prime Minister of the Netherlands (1849–1853, 1862–1866, 1871–1872);
• Laurens Jan Brinkhorst, current Minister of Economic Affairs;
• Rhijnvis Feith (1753–1824), author;
• Everardus Potgieter (1808–1875), author;
• Eli Heimans (1861–1914), author;
• A. den Doolaard (1901–1994), author;
• Gerard ter Borch (1617–1681), painter;
• Herman Brood (1946–2001), painter/rock star;
• Thomas Joannes Stieltjes (1856–1894), mathematician/civil engineer/politician;
• Peter Wessels (born 1978), tennis player;
• Jeroen Dubbeldam (born 1973), 2000 Olympic Equestrian champion;
• Marten Eikelboom (born 1973), hockey player;
• Marnix Kappers (born 1943), actor
• Jan Vayne (born 1966), pianist;
• Tooske Breugem (born 1974), tv host (Idols, TMF, MTV Netherlands), actress;
• Jonnie Boer (born 1965), chef with three Michelin stars.

World sprint speed skating champion Erben Wennemars was born in nearby Dalfsen, but currently lives in Zwolle.

Related Topics:
World sprint - Speed skating - Erben Wennemars - Dalfsen

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