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Citizens of Zwolle are colloquially known as Blauwvingers (Bluefingers). This dates back to the rivalry with neighbouring city Kampen. When the local government was strapped for cash, they saw no option but to sell church bells to Kampen. To make sure Kampen did not make too much profit from the deal, the local authorities asked a high price for the church bells. Kampen agreed to the deal, on the condition that they could choose their own way of paying for the church bells. Zwolle consented, and Kampen paid in copper coins of four duiten (the equivalent of 2-and-a-half cents). Because of their distrust, Zwolle wanted to be sure Kampen had truly paid the entire price. The local authorities therefore counted the money until their fingers had turned blue from the copper.
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Zwolle has spawned several famous people. Among them are:
Gerard ter Borch (16171681), painter;
Joan van der Capellen tot den Pol (17411784), politician;
Rhijnvis Feith (17531824), author;
Johannes ter Pelkwijk (August 26, 1769November 18, 1834), politician;
Johan Rudolf Thorbecke (17981872), Prime Minister of the Netherlands (18491853, 18621866, 18711872);
Everhardus Johannes Potgieter (18081875), author;
Thomas Joannes Stieltjes (18561894), mathematician/civil engineer/politician;
Emmy van Swoll (August 6, 1897May 27, 1990), actress;
Eli Heimans (18611914), author;
A. den Doolaard (Cornelis Johannes George Spoelstra) (February 7, 1901June 26, 1994), author;
Joan Remmelts (August 12, 1905December 19, 1987), actor;
Minister of Economic Affairs;
Hein Boele (born November 24, 1939), actor;
Marnix Kappers (born 1943), actor;
Herman Brood (November 5, 1946July 11, 2001), painter/rock star;
Ron Jans (born September 29, 1958), soccer trainer;
Jort Kelder (born September 22, 1964), chief editor of Quote magazine/TV host;
Jonnie Boer (born 1965), chef with three Michelin stars;
Jan Vayne (Jan Veenje) (born June 6, 1966), pianist;
Bennie den Haan (born GTST actor;
Danny Rook (born October 6, 1971), TV host;
Jeroen Dubbeldam (born 1973), 2000 Olympic Equestrian champion;
Marten Eikelboom (born 1973), hockey player;
Tooske Breugem (born 1974), TV host (Idols, TMF, MTV Netherlands), actress;
Peter Wessels (born 1978), tennis player.
World sprint speed skating champion Erben Wennemars was born in nearby Dalfsen, but currently lives in Zwolle.
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 Zwolle railway station with ICM train
Zwolle railway station with ICM train
Zwolle is located on or near three Amersfoort).
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