Quick tip: Mind the calendar!

Republic of the Seven United Netherlands

Republic of the Seven United Netherlands. Image credits: Joostik, Wikimedia Commons

When you encounter a date in original records that is between 1582 and 1701, it could be in either the Julian or the Gregorian calendar, depending on the province where the record was created. This means the date you find could be as much as twelve days “off.”

Read more about the introduction of the Gregorian calendar in the Netherlands and the introduction dates per province.

About Yvette Hoitink

Yvette Hoitink, CG®, QG™ is a professional genealogist in the Netherlands. She holds the Certified Genealogist credential from the Board for Certification of Genealogists and has a post-graduate diploma in Family and Local History from the University of Dundee. She has been doing genealogy for over 30 years and helps people from across the world find their ancestors in the Netherlands. Read about Yvette's professional genealogy services.

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