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originating from the given name "Nijs", a short form of ''Denijs'' (

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Nys NYS may refer to: *New York Skyports Seaplane Base (IATA: NYS) * National Youth Service, of several countries * New York State * New York Shipbuilding, a corporation * Nyungar language Noongar (), also Nyungar (), is an Australian Aborigina ...

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Adriaan Nijs Adriaan Nijs (6 June 1683 – 21 April 1771) was a Flemish sculptor active in the Waasland. He was educated in Antwerp, where he was a pupil of Hendrik Frans Verbruggen. At the end of his life he settled in Temse. His oeuvre is known for its pure ...

(1683–1771), Flemish sculptor *

Annette Nijs Anette Dorothea Sophia Maria Nijs (born 16 December 1961) is a retired Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy The People's Party for Freedom and Democracy ( , VVD) is a Conservative liberalism, conservative-liber ...

(born 1961), Dutch politician * (born 1963), Belgian composer and conductor *

Lenie de Nijs Helena Elisabeth "Lenie" de Nijs (April 1939 – 22 January 2023) was a Dutch swimmer. In July-August 1955 she broke three freestyle world records over 1500 m, 880 yd and 1760 yd distances. She then changed to backstroke, winning three national ...

(1939–2023), Dutch swimmer *

Philips Alexander Nijs Philips Alexander Nijs or Philip Nijs (27 May 1724 – 22 March 1805) was a Flemish sculptor and medalist known for his statues, church furniture and portrait busts. He was the court sculptor of Prince Charles Alexander of Lorraine, the Governor of ...

(1724–1805), Flemish sculptor *

Pierre Nijs Léon Pierre Nijs (4 January 1890 – 12 June 1939) was a Belgian water polo player who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was part of the Belgian team and was able to win a silver and a bronze medal. H ...

(1890 –1939), Belgian water polo player *

Pieter Nijs Pieter Nijs or Nys (April 15, 1624 – June 16, 1681), was a Dutch Golden Age painter. Nijs was born in Amsterdam. According to the RKD he was a pupil of Hendrik Martensz Sorgh.

(1624–1681), Dutch painter *

Suzanne Nijs Suzanna "Suzanne" Melania Charlotta Maria Nicolas Nijs or Suzanne Nicolas (1897 or 1902–1985) was a Dutch- Belgian sculptor. Biography Nijs was born in Kortrijk, Belgium. Some sources state 6 April 1897 as her birth date and others state 4 No ...

(1897–1983), Dutch-Belgian sculptor

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Nijs Korevaar Nijs Cornelis Korevaar (31 December 1927 – 1 December 2016) was a Dutch water polo player who won a European title in 1950. He competed in the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics and won a bronze medal in 1948, placing fifth in 1952. In 1948 he ...

(1927–2016), Dutch water polo player

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