The surname Brouwet was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It hold great treasures of art. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.
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Early History of the Brouwet family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brouwet research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1581, 1606, 1615, 1632, 1636, 1638, 1643, 1681, 1760 and 1826 are included under the topic Early Brouwet History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Brouwet Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Brouwer, Brouwers, Brouwershaven, Brouwet, Brouwen, Brouwern, Brouwermann and many more.
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Early Notables of the Brouwet family
From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included Hendrik Brouwer (1581-1643), Dutch sea explorer, governor-general of the Dutch East Indies (1632-1636), who devised the shipping route... Another 30 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Brouwet Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Brouwet family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Among them were: Adain Brouwer, Claes Matthys Brouwer, Jan Brouwer, and others, who arrived in New Netherlands in 1642. Settlers recorded in the 18th and 19th centuries in the great migration from Europe to the New World include: Pieter Brouwer, in Indiana, 1867.
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