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'''Great Paap''' is the family leader role of the [[Paap family]]. The title is tied to succession in the main Paap family line and is held by the person responsible for continuing family leadership.
'''Great Paap''' (Dutch: '''Grote Paap''') is the hereditary title held by the head of the [[Paap family]]. [[Melchior Paap]] became the first holder after the family settled in the [[Dutch Republic]] during the late 18th century.<ref name="melchior"/> The title originally carried responsibility for the [[Book of Paap]]. It later developed into the principal leadership position within the family.
 
[[Martin Paap]] has held the title since November 2007.<ref name="martin-leadership"/> His son, [[Martin Paap III]], is the designated successor and is scheduled to become Great Paap on 1 November 2027.<ref name="martin-iii-position"/>


== History ==
== History ==
The title is known from the succession expectations surrounding [[Jan Paap]]. Jan Paap was expected to become the next Great Paap after his father, [[Martinus Antonius Johannes Paap]]. He rejected the expected role, severed ties with his father, and distanced himself from Paap family traditions.


After Jan Paap rejected the succession and left Europe in 1944, [[Martin Paap I]] became Great Paap. His leadership connected the older succession line to the later Vriend Era leadership of the family.
The title originated with the first Dutch-born Paap generation. [[Martinos Nikolopoulos]] had written the Greek-language ''Book of Paap'' after the Nikolopoulos household left the [[Peloponnese]] in 1770. The family gradually adopted Paap as its hereditary surname after settling in the Dutch Republic.<ref name="early-history"/>
 
Martinos remained the author and teacher of the book. He entrusted the original text to his eldest son, Melchior, who became its first formal guardian and the first Great Paap. Melchior passed the title through his direct line.<ref name="melchior"/> His eldest son, [[Antonius Martin Paap]], became the second holder on 27 August 1877. [[Martinus Antonius Johannes Paap]] succeeded Antonius on 2 November 1940.<ref name="antonius"/><ref name="martinus"/>
 
The religious function weakened as later generations devoted less attention to the book's prophecy. Family leadership became the principal function of the title. The Great Paap came to direct matters affecting the family as a whole and determine how its branches worked together.
 
== Duties ==
 
The first Great Paaps protected the original ''Book of Paap'' and taught its contents to the designated heir. The book described a future confrontation between a Paap of light and a Paap of darkness. It also stated that the Paap of light would bear the name Hugerinus and have a four-letter first name.<ref name="book-prophecy"/>


In the modern family line, the role is connected to the leadership of [[Martin Paap]] and the succession of [[Martin Paap III]]. Martin Paap became leader of the Paap family in 2007, after Martin Paap I had previously held the position. His son, Martin Paap III, is listed as the designated successor to the title of Great Paap.
The religious duties continued after literal belief in the prophecy declined. Later holders retained custody of the book while assuming broader responsibility for the direction of the Paap family. The modern Great Paap establishes long-term family plans and oversees the preservation of inherited traditions.


== Succession ==
== Succession ==
Succession to the title follows the direct leadership line of the [[Paap family]]. The role passes to the selected successor within the family leadership structure.


[[Martin Paap III]] is scheduled to become the next Great Paap on 1 November 2027. His succession is linked to his position as the son of [[Martin Paap]] and as a member of the main Paap family line.
Succession is hereditary within Melchior Paap's direct line. Primogeniture establishes the first claim among descendants who have completed custodial instruction and accepted responsibility for the ''Book of Paap''. The reigning Great Paap gives this instruction to the intended heir. A descendant who does not complete it or refuses custody may be passed over.
 
Martinus's eldest son, [[Martin Paap (father)|Martin Paap I]], lived in Rotterdam and had not completed the instruction when Martinus became Great Paap in 1940. His younger son, [[Jan Paap]], had grown up in Martinus's household in Warendorf and received direct instruction in the book. Martinus therefore designated Jan as his intended successor.<ref name="jan-early"/>
 
Jan did not believe the prophecy and rejected the religious responsibility attached to the title. On 6 January 1943, he told [[Antonie Ronald Paap]] that he would not accept the succession during a confrontation at Rzhev airfield. Jan severed ties with Martinus and later left Europe in 1944.<ref name="jan-rejection"/> Martinus remained Great Paap while Martin I received the preparation required to replace Jan.
 
Martinus's term ended after his conviction for war crimes on 28 October 1948. Martin I succeeded him on the same day and remained Great Paap until November 2007.<ref name="martinus"/><ref name="martin-i-leadership"/> Martin Paap then inherited the title from his father. He was separately elected leader of the Paap family that November.<ref name="martin-leadership"/>
 
== Holders ==
 
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Holders of the Great Paap title
! Holder
! Term
! Notes
|-
| [[Melchior Paap]]
| Date unknown – 27 August 1877
| First Great Paap and first hereditary guardian of the ''Book of Paap''
|-
| [[Antonius Martin Paap]]
| 27 August 1877 – 2 November 1940
| Second Great Paap
|-
| [[Martinus Antonius Johannes Paap]]
| 2 November 1940 – 28 October 1948
| Designated [[Jan Paap]] as his intended successor
|-
| [[Martin Paap (father)|Martin Paap I]]
| 28 October 1948 – November 2007
| Succeeded Martinus after Jan rejected the succession
|-
| [[Martin Paap]]
| 2007–present
| Succeeded Martin Paap I through hereditary succession in November 2007
|}


== Known associated figures ==
[[Martin Paap III]] is scheduled to succeed Martin Paap on 1 November 2027.<ref name="martin-iii-position"/>
* [[Martinus Antonius Johannes Paap]] – father of [[Jan Paap]] and the earlier figure associated with Jan Paap's expected succession
* [[Jan Paap]] – expected successor who rejected the role
* [[Martin Paap I]] – became Great Paap in 1944 after Jan Paap rejected the succession
* [[Martin Paap]] – leader of the Paap family since 2007
* [[Martin Paap III]] – designated future Great Paap


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Book of Paap]]
* [[Paap family]]
* [[Paap family]]
* [[Paap family members]]
* [[Paap family members]]
* [[Martin Paap]]
* [[Hugerinus lineage]]
* [[Martin Paap III]]
* [[Martinos Nikolopoulos]]
* [[Martha Paap]]
* [[Melchior Paap]]
* [[Jan Paap]]
* [[Jan Paap]]


== References ==
{{Reflist|refs=
<ref name="martin-leadership">"[[Martin Paap#Paap family leadership|Paap family leadership]]". ''Martin Paap''. ''Vrienden Universe Wiki''.</ref>
<ref name="martin-iii-position">"[[Martin Paap III#Family position|Family position]]". ''Martin Paap III''. ''Vrienden Universe Wiki''.</ref>
<ref name="jan-early">"[[Jan Paap#Early life|Early life]]". ''Jan Paap''. ''Vrienden Universe Wiki''.</ref>
<ref name="jan-rejection">"[[Jan Paap#Military service|Military service]]". ''Jan Paap''. ''Vrienden Universe Wiki''.</ref>
<ref name="martin-i-leadership">"[[Martin Paap (father)#Paap family leadership|Paap family leadership]]". ''Martin Paap (father)''. ''Vrienden Universe Wiki''.</ref>
<ref name="early-history">"[[Early history of the Paap family#Establishment of the Paap family|Establishment of the Paap family]]". ''Early history of the Paap family''. ''Vrienden Universe Wiki''.</ref>
<ref name="melchior">''[[Melchior Paap]]''. ''Vrienden Universe Wiki''.</ref>
<ref name="antonius">"[[Antonius Martin Paap#Architecture and Great Paap|Architecture and Great Paap]]". ''Antonius Martin Paap''. ''Vrienden Universe Wiki''.</ref>
<ref name="martinus">"[[Martinus Antonius Johannes Paap#Great Paap|Great Paap]]". ''Martinus Antonius Johannes Paap''. ''Vrienden Universe Wiki''.</ref>
<ref name="book-prophecy">"[[Book of Paap#Prophecy|Prophecy]]". ''Book of Paap''. ''Vrienden Universe Wiki''.</ref>
}}


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Great Paap (Dutch: Grote Paap) is the hereditary title held by the head of the Paap family. Melchior Paap became the first holder after the family settled in the Dutch Republic during the late 18th century.[1] The title originally carried responsibility for the Book of Paap. It later developed into the principal leadership position within the family.

Martin Paap has held the title since November 2007.[2] His son, Martin Paap III, is the designated successor and is scheduled to become Great Paap on 1 November 2027.[3]

History

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The title originated with the first Dutch-born Paap generation. Martinos Nikolopoulos had written the Greek-language Book of Paap after the Nikolopoulos household left the Peloponnese in 1770. The family gradually adopted Paap as its hereditary surname after settling in the Dutch Republic.[4]

Martinos remained the author and teacher of the book. He entrusted the original text to his eldest son, Melchior, who became its first formal guardian and the first Great Paap. Melchior passed the title through his direct line.[1] His eldest son, Antonius Martin Paap, became the second holder on 27 August 1877. Martinus Antonius Johannes Paap succeeded Antonius on 2 November 1940.[5][6]

The religious function weakened as later generations devoted less attention to the book's prophecy. Family leadership became the principal function of the title. The Great Paap came to direct matters affecting the family as a whole and determine how its branches worked together.

Duties

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The first Great Paaps protected the original Book of Paap and taught its contents to the designated heir. The book described a future confrontation between a Paap of light and a Paap of darkness. It also stated that the Paap of light would bear the name Hugerinus and have a four-letter first name.[7]

The religious duties continued after literal belief in the prophecy declined. Later holders retained custody of the book while assuming broader responsibility for the direction of the Paap family. The modern Great Paap establishes long-term family plans and oversees the preservation of inherited traditions.

Succession

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Succession is hereditary within Melchior Paap's direct line. Primogeniture establishes the first claim among descendants who have completed custodial instruction and accepted responsibility for the Book of Paap. The reigning Great Paap gives this instruction to the intended heir. A descendant who does not complete it or refuses custody may be passed over.

Martinus's eldest son, Martin Paap I, lived in Rotterdam and had not completed the instruction when Martinus became Great Paap in 1940. His younger son, Jan Paap, had grown up in Martinus's household in Warendorf and received direct instruction in the book. Martinus therefore designated Jan as his intended successor.[8]

Jan did not believe the prophecy and rejected the religious responsibility attached to the title. On 6 January 1943, he told Antonie Ronald Paap that he would not accept the succession during a confrontation at Rzhev airfield. Jan severed ties with Martinus and later left Europe in 1944.[9] Martinus remained Great Paap while Martin I received the preparation required to replace Jan.

Martinus's term ended after his conviction for war crimes on 28 October 1948. Martin I succeeded him on the same day and remained Great Paap until November 2007.[6][10] Martin Paap then inherited the title from his father. He was separately elected leader of the Paap family that November.[2]

Holders

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Holders of the Great Paap title
Holder Term Notes
Melchior Paap Date unknown – 27 August 1877 First Great Paap and first hereditary guardian of the Book of Paap
Antonius Martin Paap 27 August 1877 – 2 November 1940 Second Great Paap
Martinus Antonius Johannes Paap 2 November 1940 – 28 October 1948 Designated Jan Paap as his intended successor
Martin Paap I 28 October 1948 – November 2007 Succeeded Martinus after Jan rejected the succession
Martin Paap 2007–present Succeeded Martin Paap I through hereditary succession in November 2007

Martin Paap III is scheduled to succeed Martin Paap on 1 November 2027.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Melchior Paap. Vrienden Universe Wiki.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Paap family leadership". Martin Paap. Vrienden Universe Wiki.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Family position". Martin Paap III. Vrienden Universe Wiki.
  4. ↑ "Establishment of the Paap family". Early history of the Paap family. Vrienden Universe Wiki.
  5. ↑ "Architecture and Great Paap". Antonius Martin Paap. Vrienden Universe Wiki.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Great Paap". Martinus Antonius Johannes Paap. Vrienden Universe Wiki.
  7. ↑ "Prophecy". Book of Paap. Vrienden Universe Wiki.
  8. ↑ "Early life". Jan Paap. Vrienden Universe Wiki.
  9. ↑ "Military service". Jan Paap. Vrienden Universe Wiki.
  10. ↑ "Paap family leadership". Martin Paap (father). Vrienden Universe Wiki.
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