Van Zuylen van Nievelt
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Van Zuylen van Nievelt is an old noble Dutch family originating from Utrecht
. The family became extinct in 1947 as far as the Dutch descendants are concerned. In the seventeenth century, a branch settled in the southern Netherlands (later Belgium) and still continues under the name van Zuylen van Nyevelt. A family Van Zuylen van Nijevelt
, originating from Rotterdam
, must not be confused with this family.
. His descendants married into leading families and built the castle called Zuylen. They later joined Nievelt to their family name, being the name of an estate and castle Nijeveld they had acquired. Their main fortune was a result of their activities in impoldering morasses.
The Dutch family became extinct in 1947. The Belgian branch has many members, until to-day.
where they built a castle named Schaffelaar.
Genealogy of the last name bearers:
Of the eight sons of Jean-Bernard van Zuylen, only Jean-Jacques (who had thirteen children) has male descendants up to this day. The eldest branch inherited the De Haar estate near Utrecht. They are the branch known as van Zuylen van Nijevelt van de Haar. The last male heir died in 2011.
One of the sons of Jean-Bernard, François van Zuylen van Nyevelt (1764-1835) was accepted within the Bavarian nobility. This branch became extinct for the males in 1906 with the death of François-Ghislain van Zuylen van Nyevelt (1836-1906) and in 1953 the last female member of the family died, Linda van Zuylen van Nyevelt (1874-1953).
Utrecht
Utrecht is a city in the Netherlands.The name may also refer to:* Utrecht , of which Utrecht is the capital* Utrecht , including the city of Utrecht* Bishopric of Utrecht* Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Utrecht...
. The family became extinct in 1947 as far as the Dutch descendants are concerned. In the seventeenth century, a branch settled in the southern Netherlands (later Belgium) and still continues under the name van Zuylen van Nyevelt. A family Van Zuylen van Nijevelt
Van Zuylen van Nijevelt
Van Zuylen van Nijevelt This family must not be confused with the old noble family from Utrecht, Van Zuylen van Nievelt-Origins:During the 19th C. members of this family tried to prove that they were descendants of the Utrecht noble family. This has later been found impossible to prove.Their...
, originating from Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest ports in the world. Starting as a dam on the Rotte river, Rotterdam has grown into a major international commercial centre...
, must not be confused with this family.
Van Zuylen in Utrecht
The first known ancestor is the knight Steven van Zulen, who early 13th century settled in UtrechtUtrecht
Utrecht is a city in the Netherlands.The name may also refer to:* Utrecht , of which Utrecht is the capital* Utrecht , including the city of Utrecht* Bishopric of Utrecht* Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Utrecht...
. His descendants married into leading families and built the castle called Zuylen. They later joined Nievelt to their family name, being the name of an estate and castle Nijeveld they had acquired. Their main fortune was a result of their activities in impoldering morasses.
The Dutch family became extinct in 1947. The Belgian branch has many members, until to-day.
Genealogy
The existing genealogy must, certainly for the first generations, be approached with circumspection, being somewhat problematic regarding the chronology of the succeeding generations:- Steven van Zuylen (around 1200), lord of Zuylen-Anholt
- Steven van Zuylen (around 1230)
- Frederic van Zuylen van Vecht (†Battle of Soesterenge 1282)
- Steven van Zuylen
- Jacob van Zuylen van Vecht
- Steven van Zuylen van Nyevelt
- Willem van Zuylen, mayor of Utrecht (around 1430)
- Frederic van Zuylen (around 1460)
- Steven van Zuylen (1440-1529), dike grave, stadhouder of Leerdam
- Frederic van Zuylen (1485-)
- Steven van Zuylen (1530-1596)
- Willem van Zuylen van Nyevelt, lord of Snaefburg (†Utrecht 1639)
- Pieter-Frederic van Zuylen van Nyevelt (Maarssen 1604-1691), married in Brussels with Olympia Sindico (†1634) and a second time in Utrecht with Gertrude van Voorst. He was an officer in nthe Spanish army.
- Willem van Zuylen van Nyevelt, lord of Snaefburg (†Utrecht 1639)
- Steven van Zuylen (1530-1596)
- Frederic van Zuylen (1485-)
- Steven van Zuylen (1440-1529), dike grave, stadhouder of Leerdam
- Frederic van Zuylen (around 1460)
- Willem van Zuylen, mayor of Utrecht (around 1430)
- Steven van Zuylen van Nyevelt
- Jacob van Zuylen van Vecht
- Steven van Zuylen
- Frederic van Zuylen van Vecht (†Battle of Soesterenge 1282)
- Steven van Zuylen (around 1230)
Van Zuylen van Nievelt
Certainly from the 19th C. on the name of the family was written as Van Zuylen van Nievelt. Members received recognition of nobilitry in 1814 and the title of baron was confirmed in 1822. Several members of the family lived in BarneveldBarneveld
Barneveld is a town and a municipality in the province of Gelderland in the center of the Netherlands. It is known for its poultry industry and large protestant community. The population of the municipality was 52.629 in June 2010, the town having a population of 29.756.-Transport:Barneveld is...
where they built a castle named Schaffelaar.
Notable members of the family Van Zuylen van Nievelt
- Hendrik van Zuylen van Nijevelt (ca. 1440-1483), general.
- Willem van Zuylen van Nijevelt (?-1543), Dutch writer.
Genealogy of the last name bearers:
- Jasper Hendrik van Zuylen van Nievelt (1751-1828), lord of Glindhorst, den Brieller and Schaffelaar, mayor of Barneveld, MP for GelderlandGelderlandGelderland is the largest province of the Netherlands, located in the central eastern part of the country. The capital city is Arnhem. The two other major cities, Nijmegen and Apeldoorn have more inhabitants. Other major regional centers in Gelderland are Ede, Doetinchem, Zutphen, Tiel, Wijchen,...
.- Gerrit Willem van Zuylen van Nievelt, lord van Dorth 1787- (1756-1813).
- Coenraad Jan van Zuylen van Nievelt, lord of Glinthorst and den Brieller (1779-1837).
- Gerrit Willem baron van Zuylen van Nievelt (1807-1881), member of the provincial government of GelderlandGelderlandGelderland is the largest province of the Netherlands, located in the central eastern part of the country. The capital city is Arnhem. The two other major cities, Nijmegen and Apeldoorn have more inhabitants. Other major regional centers in Gelderland are Ede, Doetinchem, Zutphen, Tiel, Wijchen,...
, mayor of BarneveldBarneveldBarneveld is a town and a municipality in the province of Gelderland in the center of the Netherlands. It is known for its poultry industry and large protestant community. The population of the municipality was 52.629 in June 2010, the town having a population of 29.756.-Transport:Barneveld is...
1837 to 1841.- Louise Marie Clemence barones van Zuylen van Nievelt (1858-1947), last of her name, married with mr. Alexander Adriaan baron van Nagell (1859-1921), brother of A.W.J.J. baron van Nagell (1851-1936)
- Jasper Hendrik van Zuylen van Nievelt (1808-1877), lord of Schaffelaar, member of the provincial government of GelderlandGelderlandGelderland is the largest province of the Netherlands, located in the central eastern part of the country. The capital city is Arnhem. The two other major cities, Nijmegen and Apeldoorn have more inhabitants. Other major regional centers in Gelderland are Ede, Doetinchem, Zutphen, Tiel, Wijchen,...
.- Johanna Magdalena Cornelia van Zuylen van Nievelt, (1856-1934), married with Anne Willem Jacob Joost baron van Nagell (1851-1936), mayor of Barneveld
- Theodoor Willem van Zuylen van Nievelt (1813-1881), political personality
- Gerrit Willem baron van Zuylen van Nievelt (1807-1881), member of the provincial government of Gelderland
- Coenraad Jan van Zuylen van Nievelt, lord of Glinthorst and den Brieller (1779-1837).
- Gerrit Willem van Zuylen van Nievelt, lord van Dorth 1787- (1756-1813).
Van Zuylen van Nyevelt in the Southern Netherlands
Pieter-Frederic van Zuylen (Maarssen 1604-1691) (see above), was the first of the family to settle in the catholic southern parts of the Netherlands. He was an officer in the Spanish army and married Olympio Sindaco.Genealogy
- Pieter-Andries van Zuylen (Oudenaarde 1649 - Bruges 1708), a son out of the first marriage of Pieter-Frederic, became the ancestor of the catholic van Zuylens. He was first an officer in the Spanish army and then in the service of prince Eugène de Tour et Taxis. He was appointed by him as postmaster general for Bruges and its surrounding province. He married Caroline Le Febure (1658-1723).
- Their son, Jacques-Rodolphe van Zuylen van Nyevelt (Bruges 1691 - 1752) was also general postmaster. He married Marie-Anne van Steelant (1693-1722) and they had seven children. Amongst them:
- Jacques-Antoine van Zuylen van Nyevelt de Gaesebeke (Bruges 1719-1779) married with Claire de la Coste (1724-1804). His descendants omitted to ask for confirmation of their noble status, after 1814.
- Jean-Bernard van Zuylen van Nyevelt (1721-1791), general postmaster, married with Isabelle du Bois (1730-1804). They are the ancestors of all van Zuylen van Nyevelts in de Southern Netherlands, later Belgium.
- Their son, Jacques-Rodolphe van Zuylen van Nyevelt (Bruges 1691 - 1752) was also general postmaster. He married Marie-Anne van Steelant (1693-1722) and they had seven children. Amongst them:
Confirmation of nobility
Under the Unitedf Kingdom of the Netherlands several children of Jean-Bernard asked for confirmation of their noble status and of their title of baron. This was granted as follows:- 1816: Jean-Jacques van Zuylen van Nyevelt van de Haar (he had inherited the estate of de Haar, from a childless member of the Dutch van Zuylens).
- 1827: Jean-Baptiste van Zuylen van Nyevelt (1755-1837)
- 1827: Marie-Dominique van Zuylen van Nyevelt (1769-1846)
- 1828: the sons of Joseph van Zuylen van Nyevelt (1761-1824): Jean-Joseph (1802-1883), Guy (1809-1852), the godfather of Guido GezelleGuido GezelleGuido Pieter Theodorus Josephus Gezelle was an influential Flemish language writer and poet and a Roman Catholic priest from Belgium.- Life :...
and Frederic (1814-1881). - 1855: de sons of André-Patrice van Zuylen van Nyevelt (1772-1849): Jean-Jacques (1801-1875) and André (1805-1882).
Of the eight sons of Jean-Bernard van Zuylen, only Jean-Jacques (who had thirteen children) has male descendants up to this day. The eldest branch inherited the De Haar estate near Utrecht. They are the branch known as van Zuylen van Nijevelt van de Haar. The last male heir died in 2011.
One of the sons of Jean-Bernard, François van Zuylen van Nyevelt (1764-1835) was accepted within the Bavarian nobility. This branch became extinct for the males in 1906 with the death of François-Ghislain van Zuylen van Nyevelt (1836-1906) and in 1953 the last female member of the family died, Linda van Zuylen van Nyevelt (1874-1953).
Notable members of the Belgian family Van Zuylen van Nyevelt
- Jean-Jacques van Zuylen van Nyevelt van de Haar (1752-1846), MP, mayor of Bruges.
- Gustave van Zuylen van Nyevelt van de Haar (1818-1890), diplomat, married Julie Visart de Bocarmé (1823-1862) and baroness Leontine van Lockhorst (1830-1906)
- Etienne van Zuylen van Nyevelt van de Haar (1860-1934), was able to restore thoroughly the De Haar estate, with the financial support of his wife Hélène de Rothschild (1863-1947). He founded the Automobile Club de France.
- Egmont van Zuylen van Nyevelt van de Haar (1890-1960), diplomat. He was married with the Egyptian Marguerite Namétalla (1901-1970)
- Marie-Hélène van Zuylen van Nyevelt van de Haar (1927-1996), a society personality and maecenas was married with François de Nicolay (1919-1963) and with baron Guy de RothschildGuy de RothschildBaron Guy Édouard Alphonse Paul de Rothschild was a French banker and member of the Rothschild family. He chaired the bank Rothschild Frères from 1967 to 1979, when it was nationalized by the French government, and maintained possessions in other French and foreign companies including Imerys...
(1909-2007) - Thierry van Zuylen van Nyevelt van de Haar (1932-2011), last lord of the castle De Haar at Haarzuilens and last male descendant of the branch van Zuylen van Nyevelt van de Haar
- Marie-Hélène van Zuylen van Nyevelt van de Haar (1927-1996), a society personality and maecenas was married with François de Nicolay (1919-1963) and with baron Guy de Rothschild
- Egmont van Zuylen van Nyevelt van de Haar (1890-1960), diplomat. He was married with the Egyptian Marguerite Namétalla (1901-1970)
- Etienne van Zuylen van Nyevelt van de Haar (1860-1934), was able to restore thoroughly the De Haar estate, with the financial support of his wife Hélène de Rothschild (1863-1947). He founded the Automobile Club de France.
- Hector van Zuylen van Nyevelt (1833-1915)
- Albert van Zuylen van Nyevelt (1870-1936), historian and keeper of the public records.
- Gustave van Zuylen van Nyevelt van de Haar (1818-1890), diplomat, married Julie Visart de Bocarmé (1823-1862) and baroness Leontine van Lockhorst (1830-1906)
Literature
- H. Obreen, La maison de Zuylen dans l'histoire des Pays-Bas, (Tongerloo, 1933).
- J. Gailliard, Maison de Zuylen, histoire et généographie, (Bruges, 1863).
- Nederland's Adelsboek 25 (1927); 46 (1953), p. 547-557 (met stamreeks).
- Louis van Renynghe de Voxvrie, Descendance de Jean-Bernard van Zuylen van Nyevelt et d'Isabelle du Bois, Brugge, 1964.
- Luc Duerloo & Paul Janssens, Wapenboek van de Belgische adel, Brussel, 1992
- Genealogisches Handbuch des Adels 120 (1999), p. 580-581.
- Oscar Coomans de Brachène, Etat Présent de la Noblesse Belge, Annuaire 2002, Brussel, 2002, p. 35-56.