Art & Culture:
* Vincent van Gogh: World-renowned painter, known for his vibrant colors and expressive style.
* Rembrandt van Rijn: Master painter, famous for his dramatic use of light and shadow.
* Johannes Vermeer: Dutch Golden Age painter, known for his meticulous detail and realistic depictions of everyday life.
* Anne Frank: Author of the famous diary "The Diary of a Young Girl," detailing her experiences hiding from the Nazis during World War II.
* Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema: Actor, singer, and comedian, known for his roles in Dutch films and musicals.
* Armin van Buuren: DJ and record producer, considered one of the pioneers of trance music.
Science & Technology:
* Christiaan Huygens: Astronomer, physicist, and mathematician, known for his discoveries about Saturn's rings and the laws of motion.
* Hugo de Vries: Botanist and geneticist, who made important contributions to the understanding of heredity.
* Antonie van Leeuwenhoek: Microscopist, known for his pioneering work in observing microorganisms.
* Hendrik Antoon Lorentz: Physicist, Nobel laureate, known for his work on electromagnetism and special relativity.
* Willem Einthoven: Physiologist, Nobel laureate, known for inventing the electrocardiograph.
Business & Politics:
* Max Verstappen: Formula One racing driver, currently the reigning World Champion.
* Johan Cruyff: Football player and manager, considered one of the greatest of all time.
* Ruud Gullit: Football player and manager, known for his elegant style and leadership.
* Mark Rutte: Current Prime Minister of the Netherlands.
* Willem-Alexander: King of the Netherlands.
* Annemarie Jorritsma: Former Minister of Transport, Public Works and Water Management, and former Mayor of Amsterdam.
Other:
* Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck: Composer of the Renaissance era, known for his organ works.
* M.C. Escher: Artist known for his impossible spaces and optical illusions.
* Frans Hals: Painter of portraits and genre scenes, known for his vibrant brushwork and expressive faces.
* Ed van der Elsken: Photographer, known for his candid and intimate portrayal of everyday life.
This is just a small sample of the many famous people from Holland. There are countless others who have made significant contributions in various fields.