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World of Nobility

World of Nobility opens a digital gateway to stories, facts, and people of the Dutch nobility.

About us

Welcome to World of Nobility, a digital gateway into the fascinating world of the Dutch nobility. On our platform you will find captivating stories, historical facts, and unique insights that together paint a rich picture of this distinguished group. Our mission is to make Dutch nobility accessible to everyone – from curious readers to history enthusiasts – and to highlight how nobility is deeply interwoven with Dutch history and national identity. In addition to background articles, we also hope to publish interviews and Q&A’s with members of the nobility, bringing tradition and future together in an open conversation. Our goal is to spark curiosity, share knowledge, and foster appreciation for this valuable heritage.

Dutch Noble Families

D'Ablaing van Giessenburg

D'Ablaing is a Dutch family of French origin, part of whose members have belonged to the Dutch nobility since 1814.

Aebinga van HumaldaExtinct

The Aebinga van Humalda family belongs to the old nobility of Friesland. Its progenitor is Andlef Abbengha, recorded in 1438 as the owner of Abbengha State in Blija (Ferwerderadeel). Later generations used the names Abbema, Abingen, Humalda, Van Humalda and Aebinga van Humalda.

Van Aefferden

Van Aefferden is a family whose members have belonged to both the Dutch and Belgian nobility since 1816; the Dutch branch became extinct in 2006.

Van Aerssen Beijeren

The Van Aerssen family originates from the Southern Netherlands and was admitted to the nobility of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in 1814. One branch belongs to the Belgian nobility.

Van AkerlakenExtinct

Van Akerlaken is a regent family from Hoorn, one branch of which was incorporated into the Dutch nobility in 1843.

Alberda

Alberda is a Dutch noble family originating from the Groningen Ommelanden.

Van AlderwereltExtinct

Van Alderwerelt is a Dutch family, one branch of which was incorporated into the Dutch nobility.

AlemansExtinct

Alemans is an old family from the Noordwijk area, considered noble enough for hunting rights since the sixteenth century. In 1814, a descendant was admitted to the Dutch nobility.

Alewijn

Alewijn is a Dutch family whose members have belonged to the Dutch nobility since 1815.

Van AlphenExtinct

Van Alphen was a Dutch family that belonged to the Dutch nobility from 1815 and became extinct in 1975.

Van Heeckeren d'Anthès

The De Heeckeren d'Anthès family is of German origin, later also French and Dutch. In 1836, one member was incorporated into the Dutch nobility.

Van Asbeck

Van Asbeck is an old noble family from the Marken region that was admitted to the Dutch nobility in 1814.

D'AubreméExtinct

D'Aubremé is a family of northern French origin, one member of which was elevated into the Dutch nobility in 1826.

D'Aulnis de Bourouill

D'Aulnis de Bourouill is a family of French origin whose members have belonged to the Dutch nobility since 1814, and since 1823 have held the title of baron or baroness.

Van AylvaExtinct

Van Aylva is an old noble family from Witmarsum that belonged to the modern Dutch nobility from 1814 and became extinct in 1827.

Lauta van Aysma

Van Aysma is an old noble family, three of whose members were admitted to the Dutch nobility in 1825 and a fourth in 2022.