Diederik Jacob den Beer Poortugael

1800–1879 (age 79)

Biography

Diederik Jacob den Beer Poortugael (1800–1879) devoted his pen to capturing the spirit of his times, contributing thoughtful essays and stories that resonated with contemporary readers.

His literary voice remained a gentle companion for those who admired him, and his legacy rests peacefully at Oud Eik en Duinen.

Also buried at Oud Eik en Duinen

Albert Willem ten Geuzendam
1926–1997 (age 71)
Oud Eik en Duinen
Albert Willem ten Geuzendam was a dedicated philatelist whose expertise enriched the study of postal history.
Christoffel van Tuinen
1865–1947 (age 82)
Oud Eik en Duinen
Christoffel van Tuinen was a military officer whose life of service concluded in 1947.
Henderik Roelof Rookmaaker
1887–1945 (age 58)
Oud Eik en Duinen
Henderik Roelof Rookmaaker served his community faithfully as a civil servant until his death in 1945.
Willem Drees jr.
1922–1998 (age 76)
Oud Eik en Duinen
Willem "Wim" Drees Jr.
Jacobus Cort van der Linden
1882–1913 (age 31)
Oud Eik en Duinen
Jacobus Cort van der Linden was a dedicated civil servant whose measured leadership strengthened public administration.
Pieter Caland
1827–1902 (age 75)
Oud Eik en Duinen
Pieter Caland was a prominent Dutch engineer whose innovative work shaped nineteenth-century infrastructure development.