Van Hamme

Last updated September 30, 2022

Van Hamme is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

Alexis Van Hamme (1818–1875), Belgian painter
Jean Van Hamme (born 1939), Belgian writer
Thomas Van Hamme (born 1969), Belgian television presenter
Victor Van Hamme (1897–?), Belgian weightlifter

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