Ankersmit
| Ankersmit | |
|---|---|
| family | |
| Country |
 Netherlands |
| Founded | 17th century |
| Founder | Rutger Ankersmit |
| Ethnicity | Dutch |
Ankersmit (also: Kok Ankersmit) is the name of a Dutch patrician family from Wilp.
History
The oldest known ancestor of the family ise one Rutger Ankersmit who lived in Wilp in the 17th century. His great-grandson Hendrik Jan Ankersmit (1775-1850) moved to Deventer. His descendants became successful in the metal manufacture and textile industry. The name literally means 'anchor smith'.
Notable members
- Frank Ankersmit, philosopher.
- Thomas Ankersmit, musician.
Literature
- Nederland's Patriciaat 79 (1995), p. 1-64.
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