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Van Der Valk (other)
'' Van der Valk'' was a 1972 British TV series based on a character created by British author Nicolas Freeling Van der Valk, Van der Valck, Vandervalk or De Valk may also refer to: * ''Van der Valk'' (2020 TV series), a British remake of the 1972 series *The Dutch Van der Valk hospitality chain People with the surname *Charlotte Vandervalk (born 1937), American politician *Guido van der Valk Guido van der Valk (born 26 January 1980) is a Dutch professional golfer. Career After a successful amateur career, which included representing his country at the Eisenhower Trophy, van der Valk turned down several college offers to turn profess ... (born 1980), Dutch golfer * Kirsten van der Valk (born 1994), Dutch badminton player * Leonardus Cornelius van der Valck (1769–1845), Dutch diplomat and mysterious count in Germany * Pieter de Valk (1584–1625), Dutch Golden Age painter * Simon "Piet" van der Valk, fictional Dutch detective in the ''Van der Valk'' novels by Nicolas Freeling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Van Der Valk
''Van der Valk'' is a British television crime drama series produced for the ITV network. The first series ran from 1972 to 1992; followed by a remake in 2020. Created by Nicolas Freeling and based on his novels about a detective in Amsterdam, Barry Foster played the titular character, Simon "Piet" van der Valk, in the original series. The updated version was created and written by Chris Murray, with Marc Warren reviving the van der Valk role. The first three series were produced between 1972 and 1977, with two more being commissioned in 1991 and 1992. The 2020 remake was again produced for ITV. The new series debuted in the United Kingdom on 26 April 2020, and the second series began airing in the UK on 7 August 2022. The third series has completed filming and is due for release in 2023. Cast and characters 1972–1992 * Barry Foster as Commissaris Simon "Piet" van der Valk * Michael Latimer as Inspecteur Johnny Kroon (Series 1–2) * Susan Travers as Arlette van der V ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Van Der Valk (2020 TV Series)
''Van der Valk'' is a British television crime drama series that premiered in 2020, adapted from the eponymous series of crime thriller novels by Nicolas Freeling. Produced for the ITV network, it is a loose remake of the original ''Van der Valk'' series that ran from 1972 to 1992 on ITV. The reboot was created and written by Chris Murray, with Marc Warren starring as police detective Van der Valk. Continuity with the original series is not preserved in the remake, which introduces revised and new characters as well as new storylines. ''Van der Valk'' premiered in the United Kingdom on 26 April 2020, the second series on 7 August 2022, and the third series on 18 June 2023. Overview Set against present-day Amsterdam, police Commissioner Piet Van der Valk investigates challenging cases with his partner Lucienne Hassell, and colleagues in the National Police Force's major crimes division. Cast and characters Main * Marc Warren as Commissaris Piet Van der Valk * Maimie McCoy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Van Der Valk (company)
Van der Valk is a Dutch international hospitality chain run by the Van der Valk family. It is the largest Dutch hospitality chain, with more than 65 locations in the Netherlands and more than 15 in other countries. Besides hotels, Van der Valk also operates the Avifauna Bird Park in Alphen aan den Rijn. Its logo is based on the toucan. The Van der Valk hotels are: * 68 in the Netherlands * 26 elsewhere in Europe ** 13 in Germany ** 9 in Belgium ** 3 in France ** 1 in Spain *2 in the Dutch Caribbean ** 1 in Bonaire ** 1 in Curaçao *1 in the United States *1 in Turkey History The chain was founded by Martien and Rie van der Valk in 1939 when they opened their first hotel (an expansion/upgrade of a former local restaurant in Voorschoten). After World War II the Van der Valks and their 11 children expanded the business with a number of hotel restaurants. This was continued by their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In 1982 Toos van der Valk, the wife of company head Gerrit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charlotte Vandervalk
Charlotte Vandervalk (born July 31, 1937) is an American Republican Party politician who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1991 until 2012, representing the 39th legislative district. She served in the Assembly as Deputy Republican Leader from 2002-2003 and Assistant Majority Leader from 1992-1995.Assemblywoman Charlotte Vandervalk's legislative web page . Accessed August 26, 2011. Vandervalk served in the Assembly on the Higher Education Committee and the Housing and Local Government Committee. Vandervalk worked in the legislature on health care policy, sponsoring legislation on |
Guido Van Der Valk
Guido van der Valk (born 26 January 1980) is a Dutch professional golfer. Career After a successful amateur career, which included representing his country at the Eisenhower Trophy, van der Valk turned down several college offers to turn professional in 2002. He joined the Challenge Tour and finished 36th in the standings in his debut season, the highlight being a second-place finish behind Iain Pyman at the BMW Russian Open. After two disappointing seasons he joined the Asian Tour in 2005. In 2007 he just missed out on retaining his card by finishing one place out at 61st in the Order of Merit; Thammanoon Sriroj in 60th earned just $455 more. However, van der Valk rectified this the following year by enjoying his most successful Asian season to date in 2008, finishing 52nd on the Order of Merit. In 2011, van der Valk posted his best result to date on the Asian Tour, losing out in a five-man playoff to Himmat Rai at the ISPS Handa Singapore Classic. Two weeks later he won on t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kirsten Van Der Valk
Kirsten van der Valk (born 4 May 1994) is a Dutch female badminton player. In 2013, she became the runner-up of the Slovak Open in the women's singles event. Achievements BWF International Challenge/Series ''Women's Singles'' : BWF International Challenge tournament : BWF International Series tournament : BWF Future Series The BWF Future Series is a grade 3 and level 3 tournaments part of Continental Circuit of BWF tournaments along with International Challenge (level 1) and International Series (level 2), sanctioned by Badminton World Federation (BWF) since 2007. ... tournament References External links * 1994 births Living people Dutch female badminton players 21st-century Dutch women {{Netherlands-badminton-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leonardus Cornelius Van Der Valck
The Dunkelgrafen (french: Comte et Comtesse des Ténèbres, in German) is the nickname given by the locals to a wealthy couple who lived in the vicinity of Hildburghausen, Thuringia in the early 19th century. The man was identified as Leonardus Cornelius van der Valck (1769-1845), and used the alias Count Vavel de Versay. The woman was identified as Sophie Botta (c. 1777-1837). Life The ''Dunkelgräfin'' (Dark Countess) arrived in Hildburghausen on February 7, 1807. In 1810, they moved into the nearby but secluded Eishausen castle where they stayed until their deaths. The man presented himself as Count Vavel de Versay and kept the woman’s identity secret, making only clear that they were neither married nor lovers. They led a secretive life, particularly the Countess who ventured out only in a carriage or with a veil covering her face. At her death (November 28, 1837) she was inhumed very quickly, possibly without a religious service. The Count - later identified as ''Leo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pieter De Valk
Pieter Jacobsz. de Valck (1584–1625) was a Dutch Golden Age painter. Biography De Valck was born and died in Leeuwarden. According to Houbraken, he was the son of a silversmith who learned to paint from Abraham Bloemaert (according to Joh. Hilarides van Bolswerd).Pieter Jacobsz. de Valck Biography in ''De groote schouburgh der Nederlantsche konstschilders en schilderessen'' (1718) by , courtesy of the He travelled to Italy and on his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Piet Van Der Valk
Nicolas Freeling (born Nicolas Davidson; 3 March 1927 – 20 July 2003), was a British crime novelist, best known as the author of the "Van der Valk" series of detective novels. A television series based on the character was produced for the British ITV network by Thames Television during the 1970s, and revived in 1991–92 and again in 2020. Biography Freeling was born in London, but travelled widely, and ended his life at his long-standing home at Grandfontaine to the west of Strasbourg. He had followed a variety of occupations, including the armed services and the catering profession. He began writing during a three-week prison sentence, after being convicted of taking home some veal from a restaurant where he worked, though that was common practice in the restaurant trade. Freeling got bored with writing about his Amsterdam detective Van der Valk and killed him off in 1972, when he was shot while following up a rather unpromising lead. Freeling refused to bring the detecti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vasco Van Der Valk
Vasco van der Valk (born 17 November 1999 in Amersfoort, the Netherlands) is a Dutch motorcycle road racing, road racer. He was second in the Dutch NSF100 Championship for Kids 2011, organised by former Grand Prix motorcycle racing, Grand Prix 125 rider Arie Molenaar. Later he was third in the Moriwaki 250 JuniorCup 2013 of Ten Kate Racing, after which he raced in British Superbike Championship Support Series#Moto3 Motostar British Championship, British Motostar, support series to the British Superbike Championship, and with Supersport 600 machinery in the German IDM Championship. Career Motocross (2003–2009) At the age of 4 Van der Valk started riding motocross bikes on a Yamaha Motor Company, Yamaha PW50, but advanced to a KTM SX50 later. Just when he switched to a KTM 65SX at the age of 8, he was introduced to Pocketbike racing, minibike racing. Minibikes Van der Valk first got to ride a minibike of Scott Deroue and bought a Blata two-stroke minibike of his father Bert. Aft ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
