Dutch term – Dood

The word Dood means dead or deceased. Information about deaths can be found in death records (after 1811) or burial records (before 1811). In most cases, it will not be possible to find a cause of death.

Merry party disturbed by death. Gesina ter Borch, 1660.

Merry party disturbed by death. Gesina ter Borch, 1660. Credits: Rijksmuseum (Public Domain)

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