Michiel de Ruyter
Dutch admiral
- Lived
- 1607–1676
- Country
- Dutch Republic
Updated September 2026
About Michiel de Ruyter
Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter was a Dutch States Navy officer. His achievements with the Dutch navy during the Anglo-Dutch Wars earned him the reputation as one of the greatest naval commanders in history.
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