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Michiel de Ruyter

Dutch admiral
Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter 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. Wikipedia
Born: March 24, 1607, Vlissingen, Netherlands
Died: April 29, 1676 (age 69 years), Syracuse, Italy
Spouse: Anna van Gelder (m. 1652–1676), Neeltje Engels (m. 1636–1650), and Maayke Velders (m. 1631–1631)
Grandchildren: Anna Pott and Margaretha Somer