Jan Pieter"Jan Peter" Balkenende Jr. is a Dutch politician of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) party and jurist who served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 22 July 2002 to 14 October 2010.
Pietersen is a Dutch and Afrikaans patronymic surname meaning "son of Peter". There are other spellings. Pietersen is a rare given name. People with the surname Pietersen include:
The Gaudeamus International Composers Award is made by the Gaudeamus Foundation. The prize is awarded yearly,to a young composer at Dutch music concert,Gaudeamus Muziekweek.
Rene Rooze is a Dutch former kickboxer and mixed martial artist.
Dutch Oven (1879–1894) was a British Thoroughbred mare that won the 1882 St. Leger Stakes. Raced extensively as a two-year-old,she won nine races and £9429,but her form faltered in her late three and four-year-old seasons. Retired in 1884,Dutch Oven was not considered to be a success in the stud,but her offspring exported to Australia and Argentina did produce successful racehorses.
De Hoop is a smock mill in Dokkum,Friesland,Netherlands which was built in 1849 and has been restored to working order. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument,number 13186.
The 2009 Special Honours in New Zealand were announced in August 2009 as a result of the reinstatement of the appellations of "Sir" and "Dame" to the New Zealand Royal Honours System by passing Special Regulation 2009/90 Additional Statutes of The New Zealand Order of Merit,a legally binding regulation with the force of law in New Zealand.
The 2009 New Year Honours in New Zealand were appointments by Elizabeth II in her right as Queen of New Zealand,on the advice of the New Zealand government,to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by New Zealanders,and to celebrate the passing of 2008 and the beginning of 2009. They were announced on 31 December 2008.
The 2014 New Year Honours in New Zealand were appointments by Elizabeth II in her right as Queen of New Zealand,on the advice of the New Zealand government,to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by New Zealanders,and to celebrate the passing of 2013 and the beginning of 2014. They were announced on 31 December 2013. In March 2023,the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Duncan Roy as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit,not previously made public for security reasons,was published.
The 2012 Queen's Birthday and Diamond Jubilee Honours in New Zealand,celebrating the official birthday and diamond jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II,were appointments made by the Queen in her right as Queen of New Zealand,on the advice of the New Zealand government,to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by New Zealanders. They were announced on 4 June 2012.
The 1979 New Year Honours in New Zealand were appointments by Elizabeth II on the advice of the New Zealand government to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by New Zealanders. The awards celebrated the passing of 1978 and the beginning of 1979,and were announced on 30 December 1978.
The 1995 New Year Honours in New Zealand were appointments by Elizabeth II in her right as Queen of New Zealand,on the advice of the New Zealand government,to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by New Zealanders,and to celebrate the passing of 1994 and the beginning of 1995. They were announced on 31 December 1994.
The 2000 Queen's Birthday Honours in New Zealand,celebrating the official birthday of Queen Elizabeth II,were appointments made by the Queen in her right as Queen of New Zealand,on the advice of the New Zealand government,to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by New Zealanders. They also incorporated gallantry awards,and a special honours list recognising military operational and other service in East Timor. They were announced on 5 June 2000.
The 1994 New Year Honours in New Zealand were appointments by Elizabeth II on the advice of the New Zealand government to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by New Zealanders. The awards celebrated the passing of 1993 and the beginning of 1994,and were announced on 31 December 1993.
The 1989 Queen's Birthday Honours in New Zealand,celebrating the official birthday of Elizabeth II,were appointments made by the Queen in her right as Queen of New Zealand,on the advice of the New Zealand government,to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by New Zealanders. They were announced on 17 June 1989.
The 1991 New Year Honours in New Zealand were appointments by Elizabeth II on the advice of the New Zealand government to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by New Zealanders. The awards celebrated the passing of 1990 and the beginning of 1991,and were announced on 31 December 1990.
The 1995 Queen's Birthday Honours in New Zealand,celebrating the official birthday of Elizabeth II,were appointments made by the Queen in her right as Queen of New Zealand,on the advice of the New Zealand government,to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by New Zealanders. They were announced on 17 June 1995.
The 1975 Queen's Birthday Honours in New Zealand,celebrating the official birthday of Elizabeth II,were appointments made by the Queen on the advice of the New Zealand government to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by New Zealanders. They were announced on 14 June 1975.
The 1969 Queen's Birthday Honours in New Zealand,celebrating the official birthday of Elizabeth II,were appointments made by the Queen on the advice of the New Zealand government to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by New Zealanders. They were announced on 14 June 1969.
Alvenrad is a folk metal band from the Veluwe region of the Netherlands. The band originally incorporated folk,heavy metal and Progressive Rock elements into its music,but is currently somewhat more oriented towards black metal and pagan metal. The poetic lyrics are written in Dutch,using Alliterative verse in Skaldic style. The band name is a loose translation of the Old Icelandic álfröðull.
