The scientist Anthony van Leeuwenhoek died at the age of 91 and left enough money behind to pay for burial in the Old Church. Rightly so, as having invented' the microscope, Van Leeuwenhoek made a great contribution to the field of microbiology.
1533 - 1584
William of Orange is also known as the 'Father of the Fatherland'. His connection to Delft and the New Church happened purely by chance. …
1598 - 1653
Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp was perhaps the most high-profile naval hero in Dutch history. In an era of international tensions and …
1880 - 1962
Wilhelmina was queen for almost 58 years: the longest reign since the start of the Dutch constitutional monarchy in 1813. She led the …
1772 - 1843
In around 1800, the era of the stadholders was over in the Low Countries. Napoleon Bonaparte was edging closer from the south… But …
1577 - 1629
There is a famous song to celebrate the achievements of Piet Hein, with the lyrics: ‘Piet Hein, his name is small, his deeds are great, …
1530 - 1615
Clara van Spaerwoude is inextricably linked with the history of Delft. She even has a street named after her. Van Spaerwoude was best known …
1632 - 1723
Anthony van Leeuwenhoek is best known for perfecting the microscope. But he is also credited with other groundbreaking scientific …
1583 - 1600
Hugo de Groot is known as one of the greatest ever legal experts. His famous works, such as 'De jure belli ac pacis’ and ‘Mare …