The House of Lynden (van Lynden) is one of the oldest families of the Dutch nobility, originating in the Duchy of Guelders. This family later gave rise to different branches. Most remained in the Netherlands and gave several Dutch politicians, ministers and military leaders. One branch settled further south, in the Prince-Bishopric of Liège, several members of which became politicians, ministers, religious and military leaders serving Liège, the Holy Roman Empire, then Belgium.
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The oldest van Lynden (Linde) is mentioned in the year 1307. The family takes it name from the village Lienden in the Dutch province of Gelderland. In the 19th and 20th century the family produced several notable politicians, and officially recognized as being noble. Members carry the title of baron or count