Van Heeckeren

Van Heeckeren is an old Dutch noble family from the Dutch provinces Overijssel and Gelderland.

History

The oldest known ancestor is Jakob van Heker who died in 1440. The family is split into many branches (van Brandsenburg, van Kell, van Molecaten). The Heeckerens have the same coat of arms as the Rechteren family. Members carry the title of baron.

Famous members

Gallery

The Nettelhorst estate, painted by J. de Beyer in 1743.

The Nettelhorst estate, painted by J. de Beyer in 1743.

Molecaten estate owned by the Heeckeren family

Molecaten estate owned by the Heeckeren family

Literature