Exploring Dutch Heritage Through Research 

Exploring Dutch Heritage Through Research 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Edward Hopper (1882–1967) was an American realist painter known for evocative scenes of urban and small-town life. His iconic painting Nighthawks captured the mood and isolation of twentieth-century America through stark light, quiet streets, and solitary figures.

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Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. (1841–1935) was a U.S. Supreme Court Justice appointed by Theodore Roosevelt in 1902 and served until 1932. A veteran of the American Civil War and former professor at Harvard Law School, he became one of the most influential jurists in American history and authored the landmark legal work The Common Law (1881).

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Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. (1809–1894) was an American physician, professor, poet, and essayist associated with the Fireside Poets, best known for works such as Old Ironsides and the Breakfast-Table essays. His son, Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. (1841–1935), became one of the most influential justices of the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Chris Van Hollen (born 1959) is an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Maryland from 2003 to 2017 and later became a U.S. Senator. He previously chaired the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and has focused on economic and public policy issues.

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James A. Van Hoften (born 1944) is a former NASA astronaut and engineer who flew on two Space Shuttle missions, STS-41-C (1984) and STS-51-I (1985), serving as a mission specialist and performing satellite repair and spacewalk operations.

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William S. Hofstra (1861–1932), son of a Dutch immigrant from Friesland, was a successful lumber businessman whose Hempstead, Long Island estate later became the site of Hofstra University, established through a memorial trust created by his widow, Kate Mason Hofstra.

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Peter Hoekstra (born 1953) is a Dutch-born American politician who served as a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan from 1993 to 2011. He also chaired the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

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Roger W. Heyns (1918–1995) was an American psychologist and university administrator who served as chancellor of the University of California, Berkeley from 1965 to 1971 during a period of intense student activism. He later led the American Council on Education.

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Katrina vanden Heuvel (born 1959) is an American editor, publisher, and political commentator. She has served as editor and later publisher of The Nation magazine and is known as a prominent voice of liberal political commentary in the United States.

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William J. vanden Heuvel (1930–2021) was an American diplomat, lawyer, and public servant who served as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations European Office in Geneva and later as Deputy U.S. Representative to the United Nations, while also leading several major international organizations.

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Audrey Hepburn (1929–1993) was a British-Dutch actress and humanitarian who became one of the most iconic film stars of the twentieth century. Known for films such as Roman Holiday, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and My Fair Lady, she later served as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador advocating for children worldwide.

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Anthony Heinsbergen (1894–1981) was a Dutch American muralist and decorative artist known for creating murals in hundreds of theaters and public buildings across the United States. His work appeared in landmarks such as Los Angeles City Hall and numerous historic theaters.

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Rutger Hauer (1944–2019) was a Dutch actor who achieved international fame for roles in films such as Blade Runner, Nighthawks, and Turkish Delight. Celebrated for his distinctive presence on screen, he worked extensively in Dutch, American, and international cinema.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Edward Hopper (1882–1967) was an American realist painter known for evocative scenes of urban and small-town life. His iconic painting Nighthawks captured the mood and isolation of twentieth-century America through stark light, quiet streets, and solitary figures.

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Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. (1841–1935) was a U.S. Supreme Court Justice appointed by Theodore Roosevelt in 1902 and served until 1932. A veteran of the American Civil War and former professor at Harvard Law School, he became one of the most influential jurists in American history and authored the landmark legal work The Common Law (1881).

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Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. (1809–1894) was an American physician, professor, poet, and essayist associated with the Fireside Poets, best known for works such as Old Ironsides and the Breakfast-Table essays. His son, Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. (1841–1935), became one of the most influential justices of the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Chris Van Hollen (born 1959) is an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Maryland from 2003 to 2017 and later became a U.S. Senator. He previously chaired the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and has focused on economic and public policy issues.

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James A. Van Hoften (born 1944) is a former NASA astronaut and engineer who flew on two Space Shuttle missions, STS-41-C (1984) and STS-51-I (1985), serving as a mission specialist and performing satellite repair and spacewalk operations.

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William S. Hofstra (1861–1932), son of a Dutch immigrant from Friesland, was a successful lumber businessman whose Hempstead, Long Island estate later became the site of Hofstra University, established through a memorial trust created by his widow, Kate Mason Hofstra.

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Peter Hoekstra (born 1953) is a Dutch-born American politician who served as a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan from 1993 to 2011. He also chaired the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

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Roger W. Heyns (1918–1995) was an American psychologist and university administrator who served as chancellor of the University of California, Berkeley from 1965 to 1971 during a period of intense student activism. He later led the American Council on Education.

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Katrina vanden Heuvel (born 1959) is an American editor, publisher, and political commentator. She has served as editor and later publisher of The Nation magazine and is known as a prominent voice of liberal political commentary in the United States.

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William J. vanden Heuvel (1930–2021) was an American diplomat, lawyer, and public servant who served as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations European Office in Geneva and later as Deputy U.S. Representative to the United Nations, while also leading several major international organizations.

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Audrey Hepburn (1929–1993) was a British-Dutch actress and humanitarian who became one of the most iconic film stars of the twentieth century. Known for films such as Roman Holiday, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and My Fair Lady, she later served as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador advocating for children worldwide.

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Anthony Heinsbergen (1894–1981) was a Dutch American muralist and decorative artist known for creating murals in hundreds of theaters and public buildings across the United States. His work appeared in landmarks such as Los Angeles City Hall and numerous historic theaters.

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Rutger Hauer (1944–2019) was a Dutch actor who achieved international fame for roles in films such as Blade Runner, Nighthawks, and Turkish Delight. Celebrated for his distinctive presence on screen, he worked extensively in Dutch, American, and international cinema.

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About New Netherland Institute

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.

About New Netherland Institute

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.