Arminius, Jacobus b. 1560 d. 1609 Theologian. Major controverial theology professor at the University of Leiden in the Netherlands. He propounded the theological system that would become known as "Arminianism." His arguments, further developed after his death by associates Simon Episcopius and Jan Uytenbogaert, were presented in the "Articles of Remonstrance" in 1610. The basic five points of Arminianism as presented in the Articles were fought against by the followers of John Calvin ("Calvinism") who prepared five points to...[Read More] (Bio by: Mike Reed) Pieterskerk, Leiden, Leiden Municipality, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Robinson, John d. March 1, 1625 Pastor of the Pilgrims who hoped to follow them after the Mayflower arrived in America, but he died in Holland before he could go to America. His son Isaac did make it to America, though, and his descendants still live in America today. (Bio by: Mike Reed) Pieterskerk, Leiden, Leiden Municipality, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
van Aalten, Truus b. August 2, 1910 d. June 27, 1999 Actress. She started her movie career in Germany in 1926 having won a magazine competition. A natural comedienne, her biggest starring role was in "Susanne macht ordnung" (Susanne Cleans Up) (1930), and she worked with the top directors and stars of the day. Because of the rise of the Nazis she left Berlin for Amsterdam and in 1934 made her only film in Dutch (Het meisje met den blauwen hoed" (The Girl In The Blue Hat). In 1939 she made her last film "Ein ganzer Kerl" (A Good Chap). She refused...[Read More] Leiden Begraafplaats Rhijnhof, Leiden, Leiden Municipality, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
b. 1560 d. 1609