1. Constantijn Huygens (1596)

Dutch Composer And Writer

Poet and musical composer of the Dutch Golden Age. Koren-bloemen, a collection of his poems, was published in 1657; ten years earlier, several of his musical works had been published...

2. Christiaan Huygens (1629)

Mathematician

Dutch mathematician and leading natural philosopher of his time who worked on early telescopic studies of the rings of Saturn. He also did revolutionary work on games of chance.

3. William III (1650)

King

From 1689 until his death in 1702, this former Prince and Stadtholder of Orange ruled England, Scotland, and Ireland as King William III. A devout Protestant, he devoted much of...

4. Imran Khan (1984)

World Music Singer

Singer, songwriter, and producer signed to Prestige Records. He has become widely known for hit singles like "Imaginary," "Amplifier" and "Satisfya."

5. Queen Juliana (1909)

Queen

Popular monarch who reigned over the Netherlands from 1948 to 1980. Indonesia and Suriname both became independent from her country while she was in power. 

6. Caroline Westendorp (1989)

Metal Singer

Vocalist for the Amsterdam-based metalcore band The Charm The Fury.

7. Natalie Shau (1984)

Conceptual Artist

Conceptual artist who self-published her first book Tangled Tales and had her second book Art that Creeps published by Korero Books. He has more than 110,000 followers on his Instagram account.

8. Remco Campert (1929)

Dutch Author And Columnist

A Dutch author, poet, and dramatist, he is remembered for Somberman's Actie and other works. He received numerous literary honors, including the Proza award, the Cestoda award, and the Gouden...

9. Princess Ariane (2007)

Princess

Dutch royalty known for being the third child of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima. Upon her birth, she became the third Dutch Royal House family member in line to the...

10. Karim Rekik (1994)

Dutch Footballer

Center back who began his professional career with Manchester City in 2011 and debuted with the Dutch national team in 2014.

11. Nienke van Dijk (1991)

TV Actress

TV presenter and actress from the Netherlands who is best known for her work on Nickelodeon Netherlands. She has hosted popular shows like Droomkamers, Cool Factor and the Viral Factory....

12. Frenna (1991)

Rapper

Dutch hip-hop star who shot to fame both as a solo artist and as a member of the collaborative rap group SFB. He released the successful album Geen oog dichtgedaan...

13. Shelly Sterk (1991)

TV Show Host

Reality star and presenter who first became known as a reporter for RTL Boulevard. She then began presenting for RTL 5's Galileo. She also competed on Expedition Robinson in 2017. 

14. Naomi van As (1983)

Field Hockey Player

Midfield/forward who is widely known for her international career playing for the Dutch team. She earned a gold medal in field hockey at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics.

15. Jeffrey Sutorius (1979)

DJ

Dutch DJ and frontman of the electronic music trio known as Dash Berlin. They rose to fame for their hit track "Till the Sky Falls Down." Their track "Waiting" won...

16. Carel Struycken (1948)

Dutch Actor

Dutch actor well known for his recurring role as The Giant in the ABC mystery series Twin Peaks as well as Lurch from The Addams Family and its subsequent spin-offs.

17. Jeffrey Sutorious (1979)

DJ

DJ known as being the frontman for the Dutch trance music project Dash Berlin. He, along with two friends, formed the group in 2007. He was voted the 10th most...

18. Mariska Veres (1947)

Dutch Singer

Dutch singer known for being the lead in the music group Shocking Blue and for her solo singles, like 1976's "Tell It Like It Is/Wait Till' I Get Back To...

19. Dick Advocaat (1947)

Dutch Football Manager And Footb

Soccer manager and former player who has coached the national teams of a variety of countries, including Russia, Belgium, South Korea and the Netherlands. As the manager of Zenit Saint...

20. Dennis Storm (1985)

TV Show Host

Dutch television presenter known as a face for series like Try Before You Die, Syringes and Swallow, and 3 on Tour. He has created a number of shows including Lover...

21. Martin Jol (1956)

Dutch Football Player And Manage

Retired soccer player known for his post-playing career as a coach. He's been at the helm of Tottenham and Fulham in the Premier League, Hamburg in the Bundesliga, and Ajax...

22. Lois Beekhuizen (2004)

TV Actress

Dutch child actress who is best known for her work on the 2016 series Lost in the Game. She is also recognized for having auditioned for The Voice Kids during its...

23. Rik Smits (1966)

Former Professional Basketball P

Center who played his entire 13-year NBA career with the Indiana Pacers.

24. Magali Gorre (1972)

Reality Star

Original cast member of The Real Housewives of Cheshire who became known for the catchphrase "If you cross me, you better don't cross me."

25. Danielle Overgaag (1973)

TV Show Host

Sports television presenter and former cyclist known for her work as the presenter of shows like Superelf and Staatslot Op Locatie. As a cyclist, she took home silver medals at...

26. Elise Ramirez (1992)

Instagram Star

Dutch social media star who is famous for her eliseramirezfit Instagram account. She has gained popularity there for her fitness modeling and tips alongside lifestyle photoblogging. 

27. Michiel Borstlap (1966)

Dutch Composer

Known around the world on the festival circuit. He won a 2008 Golden Calf for his work on Tiramisu's soundtrack.

28. Sama Blake (1990)

R&b Singer

Best known for his career throughout the Dutch music industry. He has released a number of singles, including the 2015 song "Perfect Scene."

29. Mark Rutte (1967)

Dutch Politician

Leader of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy who took office as Prime Minister of the Netherlands in 2010. His prior political appointments include State Secretary for Education, Culture...

30. Beau Schneider (1988)

Tv Actor

Actor who became a star playing Tim Loderus on the long-running Dutch soap opera Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden. He has also appeared on shows like Spangas and in films like The Fury (2016). 

31. Michel Faber (1960)

Dutch Writer

Perhaps most famous for his novel The Crimson Petal and the White, this Dutch writer also penned the O. Henry Prize winning short story "Bye Bye Natalia" and several other...

32. Tim Krul (1988)

Footballer

Became goalkeeper for Newcastle United in 2006 and led the club to a Football League Championship in 2010. He joined the Netherlands national team in 2011.

33. Jett Rebel (1991)

Pop Singer

Known for his 2014 studio album Venus & Mars, this Dutch vocalist and musician also released such popular singles as "Louise," "Do You Love Me At All?," and "Tonight." He...

34. Marwan Kenzari (1983)

Actor

Dutch-Tunisian actor who transitioned to Hollywood in 2016 when he booked roles in 2016's Collide, Ben-Hur and The Promise. His take-over of Hollywood continued in 2017 with featured roles in The Mummy...

35. Anna Drijver (1983)

Dutch Actor

Dutch actress who has appeared in several films. She had a leading role in the movie Bride Flight.

36. Achmed Akkabi (1983)

Moroccan-dutch Actor

Dutch-Moroccan actor who originally became famous to television audiences for playing Rachid in popular commercials for Albert Heijn. He starred on Het Huis Anubis for three years before appearing on...

37. Bridget Maasland (1974)

Dutch Game Show Host

Dutch actress and television presenter known for starring in Walhalla and for hosting RTL Boulevard and Hoe word ik een New Yorkse vrouw. One of her earliest jobs was presenting...

38. Anouk Teeuwe (1975)

Pop Singer

Dutch singer-songwriter who has released seven chart-topping albums and more than a dozen hit singles. She has won multiple Edisons, the 2001 Pop Prize, and two MTV Europe Music Awards...

39. Raymond van Barneveld (1967)

Dutch Darts Player

Professional darts player and five time world champion, he is a member of the Professional Darts Corporation. Throughout much of 2008, he was the #1 ranked darts player in the...

40. Georgina Verbaan (1979)

Dutch Pop Singer And Actor

Perhaps most well known for her portrayal of Hedwig Harmsen on the popular Dutch soap opera Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden, she is also notable for her performances in films such...

41. Dennis Weening (1977)

TV Show Host

TV and radio host who became an official presenter of So You Think You Can Dance on RTL5 in 2009. He started presenting The Pain Game in May 2011. He has...

42. Berend Westdijk (1985)

Dutch Cricketer

Berend Westdijk is a Netherlands cricketer.

43. Madeleine van Toorenburg (1968)

Dutch Politician

Madeleine Melisande Ermens-van Toorenburg is a Dutch politician. As a member of the Christian Democratic Appeal she has been an MP since March 1 2007. She focuses on matters of...

44. Tom Leezer (1985)

Road Bicycle Racer

Tom Leezer is a Dutch road bicycle racer for UCI ProTeam Belkin Pro Cycling.

45. Melvin Plet (1974)

Dutch Footballer

Melvin Plet is a Dutch footballer who played for Eerste Divisie and Eredivisie clubs FC Dordrecht Roda JC and TOP Oss during the 1995–2002 football seasons.

46. Joey ten Berge (1985)

Dutch Darts Player

Joey ten Berge is a Dutch darts player who competes in Professional Darts Corporation tournaments.

47. Seda Noorlander (1974)

Dutch Tennis Player

Seda Noorlander is a former professional tennis player from the Netherlands who turned professional in 1993. She reached the final of the 2001 Tashkent Open in singles losing to Bianka...

48. Casper Bouman (1985)

Olympic Sailor

Casper Bouman is a sailor from the Netherlands. Bouwman represented his country at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Qingdao. Bouwman took 15th place on the Men's RS:X. Nowadays Bouman is...

49. Mimoun El Kadi (1987)

Dutch Footballer

Mimoun El Kadi is a Dutch professional footballer who is currently unattached.

50. Pieter Omtzigt (1974)

Dutch Politician

Pieter Herman Omtzigt is a Dutch politician. As a member of the Christian Democratic Appeal he was an MP from June 3 2003 to June 17 2010 and is currently...