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{{Infobox person
| name               = Martin Paap
| name         = Martin Paap
| birth_name         = Martin Paap II
| image        = MartinPaap.png
| birth_date         = 1 November 1959
| birth_name   = Martin Paap II
| birth_place       = Rotterdam, The Netherlands
| birth_date   = {{Birth date and age|1959|11|1|df=yes}}
| height            = 1.96 m
| birth_place   = [[Rotterdam]], [[Netherlands]]
| occupation         = Family leader
| nationality  = Dutch
| known_for         = Second member of [[De Vrienden]]; Leader of the [[Paap family]] (2007–present)
| occupation   = Family leader
| father             = [[Martin Paap I]]
| years_active  = 1974–present
| children           = [[Martin Paap III]]
| era          = [[Vriend Era]]
|image=MartinPaap.png}}
| known_for     = Second member of [[De Vrienden]]; leader of the [[Paap family]]
| height        = 1.96 m
| father       = [[Martin Paap I]]
| children     = [[Martin Paap III]], [[Martha Paap]]
| family        = [[Paap family]]
}}


'''Martin Paap II''' (born 1 November 1959), also referred to as Martin Paap, is a Dutch figure associated with the [[Paap family]] and the second member of [[De Vrienden]]. He became leader of the Paap family in 2007 and continues to hold that position.
'''Martin Paap II''' (born 1 November 1959), commonly known as '''Martin Paap''', is a Dutch family leader and member of [[De Vrienden]]. He is the second member of the group and has been the leader of the [[Paap family]] since 2007.
 
Paap became associated with [[Angelo Noord]] in 1974, forming the earliest core of De Vrienden. He later participated in the music group [[De Lijers]] and was involved in the conflict connected to [[Takistan]] between 2017 and 2019.


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Martin Paap was born on 1 November 1959 in [[Rotterdam]], The Netherlands, as the son of [[Martin Paap I]]. He grew up in Rotterdam and became acquainted with [[Angelo Noord]] in 1974 at approximately 14 years of age.
Martin Paap II was born on 1 November 1959 in [[Rotterdam]], [[Netherlands]], as the son of [[Martin Paap I]]. He grew up in Rotterdam and became connected to the local social environment that later shaped his role within [[De Vrienden]].
 
In 1974, Paap became acquainted with [[Angelo Noord]]. Their association formed the earliest basis of the group that later became known as De Vrienden.
 
== De Vrienden ==
In 1974, Paap and [[Angelo Noord]] formed the initial core of [[De Vrienden]]. In early 1975, [[Imro van Hetten]] joined the group. Later that year, [[Lourens Schroeter]] became associated with them, and in 1976 [[Eef Hoos]] joined.
 
Within the group order, Paap became recognized as the second member. This position later connected the [[Paap family]] with the number two in the numerical structure used by the five principal families.


This early association formed the initial core of what would later become known as [[De Vrienden]].
During the early years of the group, Paap was associated with initiative and direct action. This role formed part of the wider internal structure of De Vrienden, alongside Noord’s emphasis on documentation, Van Hetten’s stabilizing role, Schroeter’s logistical support, and Hoos’s later position within the group.


== Formation of De Vrienden ==
== De Lijers ==
In 1974, Martin Paap and [[Angelo Noord]] established a close personal association in the Netherlands.
In 1978, Paap became one of the founding members of [[De Lijers]], a music group formed by the five members of [[De Vrienden]]. The group developed from informal musical activity during the late 1970s and became associated with electronic music during the 1980s.


In early 1975, [[Imro van Hetten]] joined the group, followed later that year by [[Lourens Schroeter]]. In 1976, [[Eef Hoos]] joined, completing the five-member group known as ''De Vrienden''.
Paap was listed first in the music formation order of De Lijers. This order differed from the numerical order of De Vrienden, where he remained the second member.


Within early group dynamics, Paap was commonly associated with momentum, initiative, and direct confrontation. As the second member, he later became symbolically aligned with the number two in the group’s numerical structure.
The group’s first official release was [[Het Vriendenliedje]] in 1987. In 1989, after the imprisonment of [[Eef Hoos]], Paap and the remaining members released [[Veroordeeld]].


== Cultural activity ==
== Paap family leadership ==
During the late 1970s, Paap participated in musical collaboration with the other members of De Vrienden. By the mid-1980s, releases appeared under the name [[De Lijers]].
In 2007, Paap became leader of the [[Paap family]]. His father, [[Martin Paap I]], had previously held the position.


In 1989, following the imprisonment of [[Eef Hoos]], Paap and the remaining members released the song ''Veroordeeld'', which circulated within associated family networks.
Earlier in 2007, Paap was involved in a public street confrontation in Rotterdam in which he faced six Moroccan men during an altercation. The incident became part of later accounts surrounding his selection as family leader.


== Leadership of the Paap family ==
In November 2007, Paap was formally elected as the new leader of the Paap family. His position within the family, his long association with De Vrienden, and his role in Rotterdam contributed to his selection.
In 2007, Martin Paap became leader of the [[Paap family]] following internal developments in Rotterdam. His father had previously held the position.


Earlier that year, Paap was involved in a widely discussed street confrontation in Rotterdam in which he faced six Moroccan men during a public altercation.
Under his leadership, the Paap family became more formally associated with the number two and with the leadership transition of 2007.


In November 2007, he was formally elected as the new leader of the Paap family. His prior experience, family lineage, and the perception of decisiveness during the confrontation contributed to the view that he was the most suitable successor to his father.
== Takistan conflict ==
Between 2017 and 2019, Paap participated in the conflict connected to [[Takistan]], [[Rotterdam-Zuid (faction)]], and [[Khalid bin Thani]]. He took part alongside the other members of [[De Vrienden]].


Under his leadership, the Paap family’s symbolic and organizational structure became more formally defined. Numerical identity (number two) and references to 2007 gained increased prominence in family symbolism.
In 2018, Paap sustained a serious gunshot wound during armed confrontations. He was treated by [[Imro van Hetten]] and recovered after approximately seven months.


== Family ==
The conflict ended in late 2019 with the signing of a neutrality agreement.
Paap has a son, [[Martin Paap III]], who is widely regarded as the designated successor to the leadership of the Paap family. As the third in the lineage, he represents continuity of the Paap family structure across generations.


== Takistan conflict (2017–2019) ==
== Later life ==
Between 2017 and 2019, conflict emerged following investigations into the [[Rotterdam-Zuid (faction)]] and links to [[Takistan]] and [[Khalid bin Thani]]. Paap participated alongside the other members of De Vrienden.
After the Takistan conflict, Paap continued to serve as leader of the [[Paap family]]. His later role has been connected mainly to family leadership, continuity within [[De Vrienden]], and the succession of the Paap family line.


In 2018, he sustained a severe gunshot wound during armed confrontations. He was treated by [[Imro van Hetten]] and recovered after approximately seven months.
Paap remained identified with Rotterdam and the Netherlands. He is also associated with an interest in tuned vehicles, particularly the [[Toyota Supra]] (1998).


== Personal characteristics ==
== Personal life ==
Paap is described in internal accounts as physically imposing, standing 1.96 meters tall. He is associated with direct speech and frequent use of colloquial expressions.
Paap has one son, [[Martin Paap III]], who is regarded as the designated successor within the [[Paap family]] leadership structure, and a daughter [[Martha Paap]].


He has expressed strong attachment to Rotterdam and the Netherlands. Personal preferences attributed to him include beer consumption and interest in tuned vehicles, particularly the [[Toyota Supra]] (1998).
He is a member of the Vriend Era generation of the Paap family and is listed among documented members of the family on [[Paap family members]].


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Paap family]]
* [[Paap family]]
* [[Paap family members]]
* [[De Vrienden]]
* [[De Vrienden]]
* [[Angelo Noord]]
* [[De Lijers]]
* [[Imro van Hetten]]
* [[Eef Hoos]]
* [[Lourens Schroeter]]
* [[Takistan War]]
* [[Vriend Era]]
* [[Vriend Era]]


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[[Category:Paap family]]
[[Category:Paap family]]
[[Category:Vrienden]]
[[Category:Vrienden]]
[[Category:1959 births]]
[[Category:1959 births]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Vriend Era]]

Latest revision as of 10:31, 22 June 2026

Martin Paap
Born
Martin Paap II

(1959-11-01) 1 November 1959 (age 66)
OccupationFamily leader
Years active1974–present
EraVriend Era
Known forSecond member of De Vrienden; leader of the Paap family
Height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
ChildrenMartin Paap III, Martha Paap
FatherMartin Paap I
FamilyPaap family

Martin Paap II (born 1 November 1959), commonly known as Martin Paap, is a Dutch family leader and member of De Vrienden. He is the second member of the group and has been the leader of the Paap family since 2007.

Paap became associated with Angelo Noord in 1974, forming the earliest core of De Vrienden. He later participated in the music group De Lijers and was involved in the conflict connected to Takistan between 2017 and 2019.

Early life

Martin Paap II was born on 1 November 1959 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, as the son of Martin Paap I. He grew up in Rotterdam and became connected to the local social environment that later shaped his role within De Vrienden.

In 1974, Paap became acquainted with Angelo Noord. Their association formed the earliest basis of the group that later became known as De Vrienden.

De Vrienden

In 1974, Paap and Angelo Noord formed the initial core of De Vrienden. In early 1975, Imro van Hetten joined the group. Later that year, Lourens Schroeter became associated with them, and in 1976 Eef Hoos joined.

Within the group order, Paap became recognized as the second member. This position later connected the Paap family with the number two in the numerical structure used by the five principal families.

During the early years of the group, Paap was associated with initiative and direct action. This role formed part of the wider internal structure of De Vrienden, alongside Noord’s emphasis on documentation, Van Hetten’s stabilizing role, Schroeter’s logistical support, and Hoos’s later position within the group.

De Lijers

In 1978, Paap became one of the founding members of De Lijers, a music group formed by the five members of De Vrienden. The group developed from informal musical activity during the late 1970s and became associated with electronic music during the 1980s.

Paap was listed first in the music formation order of De Lijers. This order differed from the numerical order of De Vrienden, where he remained the second member.

The group’s first official release was Het Vriendenliedje in 1987. In 1989, after the imprisonment of Eef Hoos, Paap and the remaining members released Veroordeeld.

Paap family leadership

In 2007, Paap became leader of the Paap family. His father, Martin Paap I, had previously held the position.

Earlier in 2007, Paap was involved in a public street confrontation in Rotterdam in which he faced six Moroccan men during an altercation. The incident became part of later accounts surrounding his selection as family leader.

In November 2007, Paap was formally elected as the new leader of the Paap family. His position within the family, his long association with De Vrienden, and his role in Rotterdam contributed to his selection.

Under his leadership, the Paap family became more formally associated with the number two and with the leadership transition of 2007.

Takistan conflict

Between 2017 and 2019, Paap participated in the conflict connected to Takistan, Rotterdam-Zuid (faction), and Khalid bin Thani. He took part alongside the other members of De Vrienden.

In 2018, Paap sustained a serious gunshot wound during armed confrontations. He was treated by Imro van Hetten and recovered after approximately seven months.

The conflict ended in late 2019 with the signing of a neutrality agreement.

Later life

After the Takistan conflict, Paap continued to serve as leader of the Paap family. His later role has been connected mainly to family leadership, continuity within De Vrienden, and the succession of the Paap family line.

Paap remained identified with Rotterdam and the Netherlands. He is also associated with an interest in tuned vehicles, particularly the Toyota Supra (1998).

Personal life

Paap has one son, Martin Paap III, who is regarded as the designated successor within the Paap family leadership structure, and a daughter Martha Paap.

He is a member of the Vriend Era generation of the Paap family and is listed among documented members of the family on Paap family members.

See also