van Diest
The Diest family or Van Diest was an old Dutch noble family, originating the Duchy of Brabant, whose members occcpied prominent ecclesiastical positions in the medieval times.[1]
van Diest is also a surname.
Notable people
- Jan III van Diest (died 1340), Dutch bishop
- Peter van Diest (15th century), Dutch dramatist
- Isala Van Diest (1842–1916), Belgian feminist
- Mike Van Diest (21st century), Carroll College football coach