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{{Short description|Dutch retired meter fitter}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Martin Noord
| name = Martin Noord
| image = martinnoord.jpeg
| image = martinnoord.jpeg
| image caption = Martin Noord
| birth_name = Martin Gerard van Noord
| birth_name = Martin Gerard van Noord
| birth_date = 11 April 1956
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1956|4|11|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Rotterdam]], The [[Netherlands]]
| birth_place = [[Rotterdam]], [[Netherlands]]
| other_names = Kleine Dwerg
| occupation = Meter fitter
| occupation = Meter fitter
| status = Retired
| years_active = 1974–2019
| years_active = 1974–2019
| era = Vriend Era
| height_m = 1.76
| height_m = 1.76
| weight = 82 kg
| status = Retired
| eye_color = Blue
| hair_color = Blond, brown and grey
| father = [[Angelo van Noord]]
| father = [[Angelo van Noord]]
| alias = Kleine Dwerg
| relatives = {{hlist|[[Angelo Noord]] (brother)|[[Angela Noord]] (sister)|[[Evert Angedrik Noord]] (half-brother)}}
| family = {{unbulleted list|[[Angelo Noord]] (brother)|[[Evert Angedrik Noord]] (half-brother)|[[Angela Noord]] (sister)}}
| family = [[Noord family]]
}}
}}


'''Martin Noord''' (born '''Martin Gerard van Noord'''; 11 April 1956) is a Dutch retired meter fitter from [[Rotterdam]]. He is a member of the [[Noord family]] and the son of [[Angelo van Noord]]. He is known within the family by the nickname '''Kleine Dwerg'''.
'''Martin Noord''' (born '''Martin Gerard van Noord'''; 11 April 1956) is a Dutch retired meter fitter from [[Rotterdam]]. He worked for [[Paap Maasstroom Meetkamer]] from 1974 until his retirement in 2019, installing and servicing gas and electricity meters. Noord is a member of the [[Noord family]] and is known within the family by the nickname '''Kleine Dwerg'''.
 
Noord is mainly associated with technical utility work in Rotterdam. His career is connected to the fitting, replacement, and inspection of gas and electricity meters through a Paap-owned electrical service company.


== Early life ==
== Early life and education ==


Martin Gerard Noord was born on 11 April 1956 in [[Rotterdam]], Netherlands. He belongs to the Rotterdam branch of the [[Noord family]]. His father is [[Angelo van Noord]], and his siblings are [[Angelo Noord]], [[Evert Angedrik Noord]], and [[Angela Noord]].
Martin Gerard van Noord was born in Rotterdam on 11 April 1956. His father is [[Angelo van Noord]].<ref name="angelo-personal-life"/> [[Angelo Noord]] and [[Angela Noord]] are his siblings. [[Evert Angedrik Noord]] is his half-brother.<ref name="angela-family-background"/>


Noord grew up in a family environment connected to local Rotterdam trade and the wider structure of the Noord family. His background is mainly tied to practical work, local employment, and private family life.
Noord attended [[Ambachtsschool Sint-Joseph]] in [[Blijdorp]], Rotterdam, where he studied electrical installation. His course also covered metalwork and mechanical maintenance. After leaving school, he completed practical training in utility metering and electrical service work. He learned to install and test residential gas and electricity meters. He was also trained to inspect meter cabinets. Later instruction covered sealed connections and routine fault checks.
 
== Education ==
 
Noord attended [[Ambachtsschool Sint-Joseph]] in [[Blijdorp]], [[Rotterdam]], where he followed lower technical education focused on electrical installation, metalwork, and mechanical maintenance.
 
After leaving school, he completed practical training in utility metering and electrical service work. This training covered residential gas and electricity meters, meter cabinets, sealed connections, and routine fault checks.


== Career ==
== Career ==


Noord joined [[Paap Maasstroom Meetkamer]] in 1974. The company was a Paap-owned electrical and metering firm in [[Rotterdam]], active in residential meter fitting, utility inspection, and small-scale electrical service work.
Noord joined Paap Maasstroom Meetkamer in 1974. The Paap-owned company provided electrical and metering services in Rotterdam. It fitted residential meters and carried out utility inspections. The firm also performed small-scale electrical service work.


His work involved the installation, replacement, and checking of gas and electricity meters in houses, apartment blocks, local shops, and workshops across Rotterdam. He also handled meter cabinet checks, sealed meter replacements, and routine reporting for utility connections.
Noord installed gas and electricity meters in homes across Rotterdam. Apartment blocks formed a regular part of his work, while shops and workshops required smaller commercial installations. When an existing meter failed or reached the end of its service period, he replaced it and checked the surrounding cabinet. He also replaced sealed meters and completed routine reports for utility connections.


Noord remained a field worker within the company and did not hold an ownership role. His career stayed focused on meter fitting and local utility service until his retirement in 2019.
Noord remained a field meter fitter throughout his career. He retired in 2019 after 45 years with the company.


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==


Noord lives in [[Rotterdam]] and is known within the [[Noord family]] by the nickname '''Kleine Dwerg''' ("Little Dwarf").
Noord lives in Rotterdam. His nickname, Kleine Dwerg, means "Little Dwarf". He is 1.76 metres tall and weighs approximately 82 kilograms.


He is 1.76 metres tall and weighing approximately 82 kilograms. He is associated with beer, smoking, BMW cars, and the phrase “Ben nu nog nuchter”.
Noord drinks beer and smokes. He prefers cars manufactured by [[BMW]]. The phrase “Ben nu nog nuchter” is a regular expression in his speech.


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Noord family]]
* [[Noord family]]
* [[Noord family members]]
* [[Noord family members]]
* [[Angelo van Noord]]
* [[Angelo Noord]]
* [[Evert Angedrik Noord]]
* [[Angela Noord]]
* [[Paap Maasstroom Meetkamer]]
* [[Paap Maasstroom Meetkamer]]
* [[Rotterdam]]
 
== References ==
{{Reflist|refs=
<ref name="angelo-personal-life">"[[Angelo van Noord#Personal life|Personal life]]". ''Angelo van Noord''. ''Vrienden Universe Wiki''.</ref>
<ref name="angela-family-background">"[[Angela Noord#Family background|Family background]]". ''Angela Noord''. ''Vrienden Universe Wiki''.</ref>
}}


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[[Category:Noord family]]
[[Category:Noord family members]]
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[[Category:1956 births]]
[[Category:1956 births]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Vriend Era]]

Latest revision as of 17:45, 15 July 2026

Martin Noord
Born
Martin Gerard van Noord

(1956-04-11) 11 April 1956 (age 70)
Rotterdam, Netherlands
StatusRetired
Other namesKleine Dwerg
OccupationMeter fitter
Years active1974–2019
EraVriend Era
Height1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
FatherAngelo van Noord
Relatives
FamilyNoord family

Martin Noord (born Martin Gerard van Noord; 11 April 1956) is a Dutch retired meter fitter from Rotterdam. He worked for Paap Maasstroom Meetkamer from 1974 until his retirement in 2019, installing and servicing gas and electricity meters. Noord is a member of the Noord family and is known within the family by the nickname Kleine Dwerg.

Early life and education

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Martin Gerard van Noord was born in Rotterdam on 11 April 1956. His father is Angelo van Noord.[1] Angelo Noord and Angela Noord are his siblings. Evert Angedrik Noord is his half-brother.[2]

Noord attended Ambachtsschool Sint-Joseph in Blijdorp, Rotterdam, where he studied electrical installation. His course also covered metalwork and mechanical maintenance. After leaving school, he completed practical training in utility metering and electrical service work. He learned to install and test residential gas and electricity meters. He was also trained to inspect meter cabinets. Later instruction covered sealed connections and routine fault checks.

Career

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Noord joined Paap Maasstroom Meetkamer in 1974. The Paap-owned company provided electrical and metering services in Rotterdam. It fitted residential meters and carried out utility inspections. The firm also performed small-scale electrical service work.

Noord installed gas and electricity meters in homes across Rotterdam. Apartment blocks formed a regular part of his work, while shops and workshops required smaller commercial installations. When an existing meter failed or reached the end of its service period, he replaced it and checked the surrounding cabinet. He also replaced sealed meters and completed routine reports for utility connections.

Noord remained a field meter fitter throughout his career. He retired in 2019 after 45 years with the company.

Personal life

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Noord lives in Rotterdam. His nickname, Kleine Dwerg, means "Little Dwarf". He is 1.76 metres tall and weighs approximately 82 kilograms.

Noord drinks beer and smokes. He prefers cars manufactured by BMW. The phrase “Ben nu nog nuchter” is a regular expression in his speech.

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "Personal life". Angelo van Noord. Vrienden Universe Wiki.
  2. ↑ "Family background". Angela Noord. Vrienden Universe Wiki.
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