Sneijder family

The Sneijders are an old and noble Brunanter family. Of Dutch origin, they acquired prestige when ancestor Marten Sneijder (1378-1439), a member of the Convention of Grijzestad, became the first president of the Brunanter Republic. In 1558 King Anders I conferred the noble title of Baron Sneijder to Wilhelm Sneijder (1510-1577), one of Marten's descendants.

Notable members

 * Philip Sneijder (1774-1814), military commander who died in Europe (Napoleonic wars)
 * Cecille Sneijder (1839-1892)