Van Meeuwen
Encyclopedia
Van Meeuwen is a Dutch noble family. Many members were bankers, politician
, civil servants, lawyer
s, chief executive officer
s and diplomat
s. Some were officers of the Dutch army, members of the House of Representatives and Senate of the Netherlands. They have played a role in the Dutch history since the early 18th century, mainly around the cities of 's-Hertogenbosch, The Hague
and Amsterdam
. The family has belonged to the lower Dutch nobility, with the honorific
of jonkheer
or jonkvrouw, since 1834.
. The family were also part of the political elite of 's-Hertogenbosch and Den Haag.
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
, civil servants, lawyer
Lawyer
A lawyer, according to Black's Law Dictionary, is "a person learned in the law; as an attorney, counsel or solicitor; a person who is practicing law." Law is the system of rules of conduct established by the sovereign government of a society to correct wrongs, maintain the stability of political...
s, chief executive officer
Chief executive officer
A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
s and diplomat
Diplomat
A diplomat is a person appointed by a state to conduct diplomacy with another state or international organization. The main functions of diplomats revolve around the representation and protection of the interests and nationals of the sending state, as well as the promotion of information and...
s. Some were officers of the Dutch army, members of the House of Representatives and Senate of the Netherlands. They have played a role in the Dutch history since the early 18th century, mainly around the cities of 's-Hertogenbosch, The Hague
The Hague
The Hague is the capital city of the province of South Holland in the Netherlands. With a population of 500,000 inhabitants , it is the third largest city of the Netherlands, after Amsterdam and Rotterdam...
and Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. The current position of Amsterdam as capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is governed by the constitution of August 24, 1815 and its successors. Amsterdam has a population of 783,364 within city limits, an urban population...
. The family has belonged to the lower Dutch nobility, with the honorific
Honorific
An honorific is a word or expression with connotations conveying esteem or respect when used in addressing or referring to a person. Sometimes, the term is used not quite correctly to refer to an honorary title...
of jonkheer
Jonkheer
Jonkheer is a Dutch honorific of nobility.-Honorific of nobility:"Jonkheer" or "Jonkvrouw" is literally translated as "young lord" or "young lady". In medieval times such a person was a young and unmarried son or daughter of a high ranking knight or nobleman...
or jonkvrouw, since 1834.
History
The first recorded members of the family lived in the 17th century at MegenMegen
Megen or Meghem is a small city in the southern part of the Netherlands, in the province North Brabant, close to the river Maas. It is part of the Oss municipality. The number of inhabitants is approximately 1700....
. The family were also part of the political elite of 's-Hertogenbosch and Den Haag.
Notable members
- Jhr. Petrus Andreas van MeeuwenPetrus Andreas van MeeuwenJonkheer Petrus Andreas van Meeuwen was a Dutch politician, lawyer, a member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands, and a member of the council of state of the Netherlands....
(1772-1848) - Jhr. Eduardus Johannes Petrus van MeeuwenEduardus Johannes Petrus van MeeuwenEduardus Johannes Petrus van Meeuwen was a Dutch politician from a Catholic family...
(1802-1873) - Jhr. Pieter Maria Frans van MeeuwenPieter Maria Frans van MeeuwenJonkheer Pieter Maria Frans van Meeuwen , was a Dutch jurist and president of the court of justice. He was a member of the Catholic elite and a member of the lower nobility with the title jonkheer....
(1837-1913) - Jhr. Lodewijk Cornelis Josephus Andreas van MeeuwenLodewijk Cornelis Josephus Andreas van MeeuwenJonkheer Lodewijk Cornelis Josephus Andreas van Meeuwen was a Dutch lawyer and president of the court....
(1844-1918) - Jhr. Pieter Leon van MeeuwenPieter Leon van MeeuwenJonkheer Pieter Leon van Meeuwen was a Dutch jurist and president of the Court in Den Haag.Jhr. van Meeuwen is a son of jhr. Pieter Maria Frans van Meeuwen and Elisabeth Julienne Magnée. He was married with Maria Francisca van Lanschot. Van Meeuwen has studied laws in Leiden...
(1870-1921) - Jhr. Eduard Anton Eugène van MeeuwenEduard Anton Eugène van MeeuwenJonkheer Eduard Anton Eugène van Meeuwen was a Dutch lawyer and president of the Court.Eduard van Meeuwen, son of jhr. Lodewijk Cornelis Josephus Andreas van Meeuwen and scion of the catholic noble family Van Meeuwen , studied law at the university of Leiden and was a lawyer in 's-Hertogenbosch...
(1876-1946) - Jhr. Pieter Godfried Maria van MeeuwenPieter Godfried Maria van MeeuwenJonkheer Pieter Godfried Maria van Meeuwen was a Dutch lawyer and a politician.Van Meeuwen studied law at Leiden University. After working as a lawyer in 's-Hertogenbosch he was president of the Court of Justice in Amsterdam, finally to become a member of the Supreme Court of the Netherlands...
(1899-1982)