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Exhibit 23.1

        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS



We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements Form
F-3 (Nos 33-27604 and 333-11458) and Form S-8 (Nos 33-53892, 33-53894, 33-89814,
333-8500 and 331-11248) of AEGON N.V. and in the related Prospectuses, of our
report dated March 8, 2001, with respect to the consolidated financial
statements and schedules of AEGON N.V. included in this Annual Report (Form
20-F) for the year ended December 31, 2000.

Ernst & Young Accountants
The Hague, The Netherlands

March 28, 2001