Von der Lippe
The von der Lippe is a prominent Norwegian family of German origin, part of the historical Patriciate of Norway.
History
In Norway, the name von der Lippe is most frequently associated with the descendants of Jacob von der Lippe, who immigrated from Bremen, Germany and became a citizen of Bergen, Norway in 1655. In Bergen, family members were merchants and business people. Later, the family had clergy members and other officials, as well as theater people, and various other professions.Within Scandinavian countries, there have been several members of von der Lippe family, without lines known between them.
Notable members
- Jakob von der Lippe Norwegian admiral
- Anneke von der Lippe Norwegian actress
- Frits von der Lippe Norwegian journalist and theatre director
- Anton [Barth von der Lippe] Norwegian whaler
- Conrad Fredrik von der Lippe Norwegian architect
- Susan von der Lippe American Olympic Swimmer
- Tania Michelet, Norwegian author