Admiral Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter 1607 – 1676; famous Dutch naval officer. De Ruyter played a key role in the Anglo-Dutch Wars of the 17th century. He fought the English and French and scored several major victories against them, the best known probably being the Raid on the Medway.


Admiral Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter 1607 – 1676; famous Dutch naval officer. De Ruyter played a key role in the Anglo-Dutch Wars of the 17th century. He fought the English and French and scored several major victories against them, the best known probably being the Raid on the Medway.


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