Exploring Dutch Heritage Through Research 

Exploring Dutch Heritage Through Research 

Biographies

Uncover the life stories of historical figures, innovators, and influential individuals from around the globe. Explore their achievements, struggles, and the legacy they’ve left behind.
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Burt Van Horn (1823–1896) was a New York farmer, textile manufacturer, and Republican politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives during the Civil War era. He later worked as Collector of Internal Revenue in Rochester.

Burt Van Horn (1823–1896) was a New York farmer, textile manufacturer, and Republican politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives during the Civil War era. He later worked as Collector of Internal Revenue in Rochester.

Archibald Van Horne (d. 1817) was a Maryland politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1807 to 1811. He also served in the Maryland House of Delegates and State Senate and chaired the House Committee on the District of Columbia.

John Hospers (1918–2011) was an American philosopher and political figure who became the Libertarian Party’s first presidential candidate in 1972. A longtime professor at the University of Southern California, he wrote extensively on philosophy, art, and libertarian political theory.

Hendrik S. Houthakker (1924–2008) was a Dutch-born American economist and Harvard professor known for his work on consumer behavior and revealed preference theory. A survivor of World War II in the Netherlands, he later advised President Richard Nixon.

Henry Shippen Huidekoper was a Civil War officer who commanded a regiment at the Battle of Gettysburg and later received the Medal of Honor after being severely wounded in combat. A graduate of Harvard University, he later served as postmaster of Philadelphia and held executive positions with the Bell Telephone Company.

Wayne Huizenga (1937–2018) was an American entrepreneur who built several major corporations, including Waste Management, Inc., Blockbuster LLC, and AutoNation. Known for acquiring and expanding fragmented service industries, he became one of the most successful business builders in modern American corporate history.

Guy Vander Jagt (1931–2007) was a Michigan Republican who served 26 years in the U.S. House of Representatives. A Hope College graduate, he later helped establish Dutch American Heritage Day and was honored by the Netherlands.

Henry “Hank” Jansen (d. 2002) was a transportation entrepreneur who founded Lynden Transport and pioneered commercial trucking between the Pacific Northwest and Alaska after construction of the Alaska Highway, building Lynden into a major logistics company.

Famke Janssen (born 1965) is a Dutch actress and former fashion model who gained international fame as a Bond villain in GoldenEye and as Jean Grey in the X-Men film series. She has also directed films.

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For over three decades, NNI has helped cast light on America's Dutch roots. In 2010, it partnered with the New York State Office of Cultural Education to establish the New Netherland Research Center, with matching funds from the State of the Netherlands. NNI is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.