Persijn
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The name Persijn or Persyn originates from what is said to be one of the oldest and noblest families from Kennemerland.[1][2] In the 13th century, a branch of the Persijn family concerns the lords of Waterland and Amsterdam. They resided in the lost castle of Huis te Velsen north of Haarlem. Its oldest known ancestor was Dirk Persyn, who was given the title of courtier of the Count of Holland in 1162.[3]