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Gisbert Gisbert is a surname of Catalan origin. People with the surname * Blaise Gisbert (1657–1731), French Jesuit rhetorician and critic * Antonio Gisbert (1834–1901), Spanish artist * Teresa Gisbert (1926–2018), Bolivian architect and historia ...

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"Given Name Gisbert"
Retrieved on 24 January 2016. The name may refer to: * Gijs van Aardenne (1930–1995), Dutch politician * Gijs Bakker (born 1942), Dutch jewelry designer * Gijs Bosch Reitz (1860-1938), Dutch painter *

Gijs Damen Gijs Damen (born 20 July 1979) is a retired Dutch swimmer. Between 2001 and 2005 he won one silver and three gold medals in the 4×50 m freestyle relay at the European Short Course Swimming Championships. While winning the 2003 title the Dutch te ...

(born 1979), Dutch swimmer *

Gijs van Hall Gijsbert van Hall (21 April 1904 – 22 May 1977) was a Dutch banker, resistance member and senator. He was Mayor of Amsterdam between 1957 and 1967. Early life & banking career Gijs van Hall was born in Amsterdam in an influential Dutch fami ...

(1904–1977), Dutch politician *

Gijs Van Hoecke Gijs Van Hoecke (born 12 November 1991) is a Belgian cyclist, who currently rides for UCI ProTeam . Career In 2011, when he was 19 years old, he was selected to participate at the Track Cycling World Championships, where he won the bronze meda ...

(born 1991), Belgian cyclist *

Gijs van Heumen Gijs van Heumen (born 23 July 1952) is a retired field hockey coach from the Netherlands. He was in charge of the Dutch National Women's Team from 1980 to 1989, bringing it to one Olympic (1984), two world (1983 and 1986) and two European title ...

(born 1952), Dutch field hockey player * Gijs IJlander (born 1947), Dutch writer * Gijs Kuenen (born 1940), Dutch microbiologist * Gijs van der Leden (born 1967), Dutch water polo player *

Gijs van Lennep Gijsbert van Lennep (born 16 March 1942, in Aerdenhout, North Holland) is a Dutch racing driver who competed in eight Formula One races. However his main achievements were in sports car racing. He is a member of the untitled Dutch nobility. Ca ...

(born 1942), Dutch esquire *

Gijs Luirink Gijs Luirink (, born 12 September 1983 in Amsterdam) is a Dutch former footballer who played as a centre back. He is a former Dutch under-21 international. Career He began his career at FC Volendam, making 57 league appearances for the club ...

(born 1983), Dutch footballer *

Gijs Ronnes Gijs Ronnes (born 10 June 1977 in Boxmeer, North Brabant) is a male beach volleyball player from the Netherlands. He claimed the silver medal at the 2006 European Championships in The Hague, Netherlands, partnering Jochem de Gruijter. His youn ...

(born 1977), Dutch volleyball player *

Gijs Scholten van Aschat Gijs Scholten van Aschat (born 16 September 1959) is a Dutch actor. He has appeared in more than sixty films since 1980. He is the father of Reinout Scholten van Aschat Reinout Scholten van Aschat (born 9 November 1989) is a Dutch actor. ...

(born 1959), Dutch actor *

Gijs Steinmann Gijsbertus "Gijs" Steinmann (born 2 April 1961) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a defender. Career Steinmann played club football for AZ, Den Bosch, Utrecht and Go Ahead Eagles in the Eredivisie. During his career he wa ...

(born 1961), Dutch footballer * Gijs Vermeulen (born 1981), Dutch rower

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