Walter Noord
Walter Noord | |
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 Walter Noord | |
| Born | Walter Noord 11 May 1964 |
| Other names | Walter61 |
| Education | Vriedendam University |
| Occupations | Civil registrar, documentation inspector |
| Era | Vriend Era |
| Organization | Stichting Noord Registratiebureau |
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Title | Founder |
| Father | Hendrik van Noord |
| Relatives | Luger Noord (brother) |
| Family | Noord family |
Walter Noord (born 11 May 1964) is a Dutch civil registrar associated with the Noord family. He is known for validating and invalidating birth certificates in Vriendendam, Netherlands. In 1991, he founded the non-profit organization Stichting Noord Registratiebureau.
Early life
[edit | edit source]Walter Noord was born on 11 May 1964 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. He grew up in Rotterdam together with his brother Luger Noord.
During his youth he attended school in the Rotterdam area where he studied economics and basic administrative subjects. These studies later influenced his interest in documentation, records, and bureaucratic procedures.
As a teenager, Walter Noord spent much of his free time with Luger Noord. The two became known for a game they called Birth Certificate. In this activity they would go to houses, ask residents to show their birth certificates, tear the documents apart, and then run away.
Walter Noord has also stated many times that he began drinking beer at the age of eleven. He often speaks about this period openly and describes it as the beginning of a long-standing habit that continued into adulthood.
Career
[edit | edit source]Walter Noord became formally involved with the activities of the Noord family after turning eighteen in 1982. Within the family structure he was assigned administrative duties connected to identity documentation and registry control.
He later attended Vriedendam University, where he studied administrative economics and civil registry management. His studies focused on bureaucratic procedures, record administration, and systems used for the verification and management of civil documentation.
After completing his studies, Noord continued working with documentation and identity records. His activities included inspecting birth certificates, collecting civil documents, and invalidating certificates when documentation was considered incorrect or procedurally invalid.
In 1991, Walter Noord founded the Stichting Noord Registratiebureau, a non-profit civil documentation organization based in Rotterdam. The organization maintains administrative records of birth certificates and performs registry verification and documentation oversight. Through this organization Noord continued his work related to civil record administration.
Noord became widely associated with a slow and deliberate administrative style. He typically communicates in short statements and approaches interactions in a formal procedural manner, often referencing the status or validity of birth certificates.
Administrative proceedings
[edit | edit source]In certain administrative settings Noord conducts proceedings while seated at the head of a table. During these proceedings he wears a red tie and uses a red leather hammer placed on the table as a symbol of authority. A black leather Soldbuch is typically positioned in front of him together with a glass of beer.
During these sessions he may announce statements such as “Order in de teeltzaal!” (English: “Order in the cultivation chamber!”) or “Ik roep Teeltbot erbij!” (English: “I am calling Teeltbot to assist!”).
Regulatory enforcement
[edit | edit source]In some situations Noord appears wearing a Dutch police uniform while continuing to wear his red leather gilet. In this role he focuses on enforcing documentation requirements and may fine individuals who are unable to present their birth certificates.
Alternate appearances
[edit | edit source]Several alternate appearances associated with Noord have been observed. These include combinations of clothing normally associated with different roles, as well as appearances in historical reenactment uniforms such as a Prussian officer uniform with visor cap while carrying a Luger P08.
Appearance
[edit | edit source]Walter Noord is known for maintaining a consistent personal appearance and clothing style. He is typically observed moving slowly and walking with his head slightly lowered.
His clothing is commonly described as consisting of a white dotted shirt, a red leather gilet, a brown leather belt, black jeans, and black leather Oxford shoes. This combination of garments is worn regularly and has become closely associated with his public appearance.
Noord carries a black leather holster on his left side containing a Luger P08. The firearm has been reported to occasionally slip from the holster due to its loose positioning.
His hair is generally kept in a controlled style. When he moves quickly, the hairstyle can become noticeably disordered.
Vehicle
[edit | edit source]Walter Noord operates an older red BMW X3.
Documented characteristics of the vehicle include:
- Color: red
- Engine: I4 Noordmotor-Teeltuitvoering10011-2.61L
- Interior: black leather
- Rims: black matte
- Condition: dirty
His driving behavior is described as inattentive, including driving through red lights and ignoring surrounding traffic conditions. Instrumental rap music is typically played inside the vehicle.
Personal life
[edit | edit source]Walter Noord is described as living a quiet and reserved lifestyle. He speaks infrequently and generally communicates in short, slow statements.
He is known to have a preference for beer and for clothing or accessories made of leather. The color red appears prominently in several aspects of his clothing and personal items.
When startled by sudden loud sounds he has been observed shouting the Dutch exclamation “Tering”.
Noord occasionally speaks about the subject of “teelt”, which is one of the few topics he is known to discuss in conversation.
He is also known by the nickname Water61, a name occasionally used in reference to him in certain contexts.