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• Jordaan, Johnny    b. February 7, 1924  d. October 8, 1989
  Famous Dutch singer from the Amsterdam Jordaan Area Popular songs: Geef mij maar Amsterdam, Aan de voet van de oude wester, Een pikkutanussie.
  Amsterdam Begraafplaats Vredenhof, Amsterdam, Amsterdam Municipality, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
  Plot: Graf# 3-13b-48
   
• Kellendonk, Frans    b. January 7, 1951  d. February 15, 1990
  Dutch Novelist. He wrote the novel "Mystiek lichaam".
  Cause of death: AIDS
  Amsterdam Begraafplaats Zorgvlied, Amsterdam, Amsterdam Municipality, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
   
• Komensky (Comenius), Jan (Johann Amos) Amos    b. 1592  d. 1670
  Philosopher. He was a theologian and cartographer, but most considered as the first modern educationalist. His book 'Orbis Pictus' was the the first picture book for teaching children and remained a standard text in Europe (and in America) for over 200 years. Born in Moravia, (now in the Czech Republic), he died in Amsterdam in 1670. For some reason he was buried out of town in Naarden. When his grave was relocated in the 1920s, the Czech Government immediately undertook to provide a fitting...[Read More]
  Comenius Museum, Naarden, Naarden Municipality, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
   
• Kondrashin, Kirill    b. March 6, 1914  d. March 7, 1981
  Conductor. The most famous Soviet classical conductor of his time, noted for his gutsy, impassioned performances of the Russian and Romantic repertories. He became an international star during the Cold War era and politics played a pivotal role in his career. Kirill Petrovich Kondrashin was born in Moscow into a musical family. He studied conducting under Boris Khaikin at the Moscow Conservatory from 1931 to 1936, and was a finalist at the 1938 All-Union Conductors Competition, losing to [Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards)
  Begraafplaats & Crematorium Westerveld, Driehuis, Velsen Municipality, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
  Plot: Grave # MM008
   
• Langer, Manfred    b. May 13, 1952  d. November 21, 1994
  Owner of the IT Disco in Amsterdam.
  Cause of death: A.I.D.S.
  Amsterdam Begraafplaats Zorgvlied, Amsterdam, Amsterdam Municipality, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
   
• Leyster, Judith   b. July 28, 1609  d. February 10, 1660
  Painter. A noted Dutch artist in her own day who was essentially "lost" for 200 years, her paintings are characterized by the use of bold colors and lighting to depict smiling people making music. Raised in Haarlem by a fairly well-off, at least initially, family, her early training remains somewhat clouded though by 1628 she had attracted enough notice to be mentioned in a book on Dutch art by Samuel Ampzing. Judith was thought by some to have studied with Frans de Grebber but it is considered...[Read More] (Bio by: Bob Hufford)
  Molenaer Family Cemetery, Heemstede, Heemstede Municipality, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
   
• Locatelli, Pietro    b. September 3, 1695  d. March 30, 1764
  Violinist, Composer. He was regarded as one of the great violin virtuosos of his day. His collection "The Art of the Violin" (1733), comprising 12 solo concertos and 24 Caprices, was widely influential in developing the technique of his instrument. Pietro Antonio Locatelli was born in Bergamo, Italy. A child prodigy on the violin, he trained in the instrumental ensemble of Bergamo Cathedral and at 16 decided to further his education in Rome. Unable to study with Arcangelo Corelli as he had...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards)
  English Reformed Chursh at the Begijnhof, Amsterdam, Amsterdam Municipality, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
   
• Lorentz, Dr. Hendrik Antoon    b. July 18, 1853  d. February 4, 1928
  Dutch Physician and Scientist. Nobel Prize Physics Winner. Graduated in Physics at the University of Leiden, in 1875 he obtained his research doctorate with a thesis about the refraction of light. The Theory of Electromagnetic Waves of James Clerk Maxwell was improved thanks to his discovery of the relation existing between electricity, magnetism and light. In 1878 he was appointed Professor of the Chair of Theoretical...[Read More] (Bio by: Lucy Caldarelli)
  Haarlem Algemene Begraafplaats, Haarlem, Haarlem Municipality, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
   
• Merian, Maria Sibylla   b. April 2, 1647  d. January 13, 1717
  German painter specialized in things of the nature, mainly in birds, insects, plants, flowers and marine fauna. (Bio by: Alberto Blanco)
  Amsterdam Begraafplaats Vredenhof*, Amsterdam, Amsterdam Municipality, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
  *This location is unconfirmed or in dispute.
   
• Multatuli (Dekker) (Eduard Douwes)    b. March 2, 1820  d. February 19, 1887
  Author. Born Eduard Douwes Dekker ("Multatuli" is Latin for "I have suffered much"), at the age of 18 he left Holland for Indonesia (the former Nederlands Indië). While working in the district of Lebak he reported to his superiors and later to the Governor-General that the natives were driven. Instead of improving the situation, he was transferred by his superiors. After resignation he returned to the Netherlands and wrote the book "Max Havelaar" (1860) in which he described his experiences...[Read More] (Bio by: Pim de Bie)
  Begraafplaats & Crematorium Westerveld, Driehuis, Velsen Municipality, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
  Plot: Garden of ashes #5, near the lake
   
• Nooij, Beppie    b. January 26, 1919  d. July 30, 1979
  Actress most famous from the musical and film "de Jantjes" as "Kniertje".
  Amsterdam Begraafplaats Zorgvlied, Amsterdam, Amsterdam Municipality, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
   
• Pieters, Nelis (Manke)    b. December 16, 1919  d. October 8, 1993
  Famous Dutch singer from the Amsterdam Jordaan Area. Popular songs; oh kleine jodeljongen, De Ezelserenade, Tante Saar, Poessie.
  Rooms-Katholieke Begraafplaats St. Barbara, Amsterdam, Amsterdam Municipality, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
   
• Poole, Matthew   b. 1624  d. October 12, 1679
  Presbyterian who was sympathetic to Anglicanism. He studied at Cambridge. Best remembered for his very popular Commentary on the Bible, which is still used widely today. (Bio by: Mike Reed)
  English Reformed Chursh at the Begijnhof, Amsterdam, Amsterdam Municipality, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
   
• Renz, Diana    d. March 13, 1996
  Circus directors of the Circus Renz. Died in a fire in their mobile home. In the family grave is also their dog Cindy.
  Cause of death: fire
  Amsterdam Begraafplaats Zorgvlied, Amsterdam, Amsterdam Municipality, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
   
• Renz, Herman    b. 1967  d. March 13, 1996
  Circus director of the Dutch Circus Renz. He died along with his wife Diana as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning in their mobile home. In the family grave is also their dog Cindy.
  Amsterdam Begraafplaats Zorgvlied, Amsterdam, Amsterdam Municipality, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
   
• Schaft, Hannie (Jannetje Johanna)    b. September 16, 1920  d. April 17, 1945
  Partisan during second world war. Nicknamed "the girl with the red hair." Originally buried in a shallow grave at the spot where she was killed in the dunes near Overveen (Netherland). Reburied on November 27, 1945, at the cemetery of honor in the dunes of Overveen. The Dutch queen Wilhelmina, princess Juliana and prince Bernhard were present at her burial.
  Cause of death: Executed by Mattheus Schmitz (nazi officer) and Maarten Kuiper (Dutch policeman, collaborating with the nazis)
  Cemetery of Honor, Overveen, Bloemendaal Municipality, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
   
• Schey, Gillis   b. September 5, 1644  d. June 15, 1703
  Vice -Admiral of the Dutch Fleet, fought notably at the Battle of Lowestoft (1665).
  Oude Kerk (Old Church), Amsterdam, Amsterdam Municipality, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
   
• Schmidt, Annie    b. May 20, 1911  d. May 21, 1995
  Famous Dutch writer of books, song lyrics and musicals.
  Amsterdam Begraafplaats Zorgvlied, Amsterdam, Amsterdam Municipality, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
   
• Smith (Smyth), John   b. 1570  d. August 28, 1612
  Separatist preacher whose services at Gainsborough manor in England were attended by future Mayflower Pilgrims William Bradford and William Brewster; he is considered by many to be the first Baptist. (Bio by: Mike Reed)
  Nieuwe Kerk (New Church), Amsterdam, Amsterdam Municipality, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
   
• Sonneveld, Wim    b. June 28, 1917  d. March 8, 1974
  Entertainer. Born in Utrecht, the Netherlands, he began his career in the 1930's with Louis Davids, also a Dutch entertainer. About 1936 he moved to Amsterdam where he became the owner of the famous La Mar Theater. In 1955, Sonneveld played a double-role in the Dutch movie-production 'De wonderlijke wereld van Willem Parel', about an organ-grinder. In 1957, he acted in the American movie-production 'Silk Stockings' with Fred Astaire, a film that saw little success. In the 1960's he played in a...[Read More] (Bio by: Aagje)
  Amsterdam R.K. Begraafplaats Buitenveldert, Buitenveldert, Amsterdam Municipality, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
  Plot: unknown
   

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