Politics
- Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange (1567–1625), stadtholder
- Frederik Hendrik, Prince of Orange (1584–1647), stadtholder
- Johan van Oldenbarnevelt (1547–1619), statesman who played an important role in the Dutch struggle for independence from Spain
- Jan de Witt (1627–1672), statesman who played an important role in the Dutch Golden Age
- Cornelis de Graeff (1599–1664), Amsterdam regent who played an important role in the Dutch Golden Age
- Andries de Graeff (1611–1678), Amsterdam regent who ruled the city after the death of his brother Cornelis
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