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Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter (IPA: [miˈxil ˈaːdrijaːnˌsoːn də ˈrœytər]; 24 March 1607 – 29 April 1676) was a Dutch admiral. His achievements with the Dutch Navy during the Anglo-Dutch Wars earned him the reputation as one of the most skilled naval commanders in history.
Apr 25, 2024 · Michiel de Ruyter (born March 24, 1607, Vlissingen, United Provinces [Netherlands]—died April 29, 1676, Syracuse, Sicily [Italy]) was a Dutch seaman and one of his country’s greatest admirals. His brilliant naval victories in the Second and Third Anglo-Dutch wars enabled the United Provinces to maintain a balance of power with England.
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Canon van Zeeland, venster 27. Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter ( Vlissingen, 24 maart 1607 – Baai van Syracuse, 29 april 1676) was een Nederlands admiraal . Michiel de Ruyter (bijgenaamd Bestevaêr, ofwel grootvader) is een van de bekendste zeehelden uit de Nederlandse geschiedenis.
Jul 25, 2019 · Michiel de Ruyter (March 24, 1607–April 29, 1676) was one of the Netherlands' most skilled and successful admirals, who is famous for his role in the Anglo-Dutch Wars of the 17th century. He is particularly noted for his raid on the Medway, where the Dutch fleet sailed up the Thames, a river that flows right through the heart of London ...
Feb 23, 2016 · With Frank Lammers, Sanne Langelaar, Barry Atsma, Lieke van Lexmond. When the young republic of The Netherlands is attacked by England, France, and Germany, and the country is on the brink of civil war, only one man can lead the country's strongest weapon, the Dutch fleet: Michiel de Ruyter.
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Nov 7, 2023 · A reluctant hero and an apolitical figure, he loyally served the Dutch Republic under Jan de Witt and subsequently William III of Orange. De Ruyter is most famous in England for inflicting on the Royal Navy its most embarrassing defeat of the 17th century in the raid on Chatham in 1667.
