Template:Dutch name capitalization

In this article, we use Dutch capitalization for the tussenvoegsels in Dutch family names.

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Template:Dutch capitalization is placed at the top of an article containing a Dutch name in historical information. When the intended Dutch name contains tussenvoegsels, the template indicates when the first later of the name is capitalized.

This template indicates that in the article, the first letter in the leading tussenvoegsel is capitalized unless preceded by a given name, initial, title of nobility, or other family name (e.g., in the married name of women) or another tussenvoegsel.

This template does not apply to Belgian or Flemish names.

Usage

Parameter	Description	Status
|1=	The surname or family name of the subject.	Optional
|2=	Another surname or family name of the subject.	Optional (1 required)

Examples

Code	Example output
{{Dutch name capitalization}}	In this article, we use Dutch capitalization for the tussenvoegsels in Dutch family names.
{{Dutch name capitalization|Van Gogh}}	In this article, we use Dutch capitalization for the tussenvoegsels in Dutch family names. The first letter in Van Gogh is capitalized unless it is preceded by a name, initial or title of nobility.
{{Dutch name capitalization|Van Gogh|De Kooning}}	In this article, we use Dutch capitalization for the tussenvoegsels in Dutch family names. The first letter in Van Gogh and in De Kooning is capitalized unless it is preceded by a name, initial or title of nobility.

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