Michiel de Ruyter: A Naval Legend Who Shaped Dutch History
Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter, often referred to as Michiel de Ruyter, is one of the most celebrated figures in Dutch naval history. Born on March 24, 1607, in the city of Vlissingen, de Ruyter rose to prominence as a skilled and strategic admiral during the Dutch Golden Age, leaving an indelible mark on the Netherlands and its maritime legacy. (more…)