Van Heeckeren

van Heeckeren
noble family
Country Netherlands
Founded 15th century
Founder Jakob van Heker
Ethnicity Dutch

Van Heeckeren is an old Dutch noble family from the Dutch provinces Overijssel and Gelderland.

History

The oldest known ancestor is Jakob van Heker who died in 1440. The family is split into many branches (van Brandsenburg, van Kell, van Molecaten). The Heeckerens have the same coat of arms as the Rechteren family. Members carry the title of baron.

Famous members

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Literature

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