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Ruyter Michiel Adriaanszoon de . 1607--76, Dutch admiral, noted for actions in the Anglo-Dutch wars in 1652--53, 1665--67, 1672, and 1673, when he prevented an Anglo-French invasion How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| In vain his godfather offered to him a place in the public service, -- in vain did he try to give him a taste for glory, -- although Cornelius, to gratify his godfather, did embark with De Ruyter upon "The Seven Provinces," the flagship of a fleet of one hundred and thirty-nine sail, with which the famous admiral set out to contend singlehanded against the combined forces of France and England. |
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