Fentener van Vlissingen is a Dutch patrician dynasty of entrepreneurs.

History

Gerrit Oloffsz. van Vlissingen, a blacksmith living in

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in the early 17th century, is the oldest known ancestor. Originating from

, the family of

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descent became known for being merchants of wine, wool and honey. The family was also known for its involvement in the brick-making and brewing industries. The family soon built interests in factories and began trading. In 1896, the family founded the SHV, which dealt in coal, oil, gas, and scrap metal. It has since diversified its interests into shipping and retail. In 1968 the seventh generation of the family founded wholesale self-service store chain

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. The Fentener van Vlissingen family is one of the richest families in the

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. Dutch magazine ''Quote'' has estimated the family's total wealth to be about €11.2 billion.

Notable members

* Frits Fentener van Vlissingen (1882–1962) * Jan Fentener van Vlissingen (1893–1978) * Hein Fentener van Vlissingen (1921–1994) * Frits Fentener van Vlissingen (1933–2006) *

John Fentener van Vlissingen John Arthur Fentener van Vlissingen (born 4 March 1939 in Utrecht) is a Dutch businessman. He is one of the wealthiest people in the Netherlands and has made major investments in the travel industry. The total capital of the family is, according t ...

(1939-) *

Paul Fentener van Vlissingen Paul Fentener van Vlissingen (21 March 1941 in Utrecht – 21 August 2006 in Langbroek) was a Dutch businessman and philanthropist. Ranked as the richest man in Scotland in 2005, he contributed to the development of game reserves in Africa and b ...

(1941–2006) * Annemiek Fentener van Vlissingen (1961-)

History

Notable members

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