Ankersmit
| Ankersmit | |
|---|---|
| family | |
| Country |  Netherlands |
| Founded | 17th century |
| Founder | Rutger Ankersmit |
Ankersmit (also: Kok Ankersmit) is the name of a Dutch patrician family from Wilp.
History
[edit]The oldest known ancestor of the family is 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
[edit]- Frank Ankersmit, philosopher.
- Thomas Ankersmit, musician.
Literature
[edit]- Nederland's Patriciaat 79 (1995), p. 1-64.