Michiel de Ruyter, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Dutch admiral
Date of Birth: 24-Mar-1607
Place of Birth: Vlissingen, Zeeland, Netherlands
Date of Death: 29-Apr-1676
Profession: military officer
Zodiac Sign: Aries 
About Michiel de Ruyter
- Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter (IPA: [m?'xil 'a?drija?n?so?n d? 'rœyt?r]; 24 March 1607 – 29 April 1676) was a Dutch admiral.
- Widely celebrated and regarded as one of the most skilled admirals in Dutch history, De Ruyter is arguably most famous for his achievements with the Dutch Navy during the Anglo-Dutch Wars.
- He fought the English and French forces and scored several critical victories, with the Raid on the Medway being the most famous among them. Often dubbed a Dutch folk hero, De Ruyter is one of a few select officers in the history of the Dutch navy to hold the title of the lieutenant admiral (Dutch: luitenant-admiraal).
- Reportedly beloved by his subordinates and seamen, De Ruyter was commonly nicknamed bestevaêr (Middle Dutch for "grandfather") during his service, a nickname that is sometimes still used to refer to him in Dutch media.
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| Alternative names | Ferdinand Boel, Ferdinandus Bol, Ferdinand Boll | ||
| Description | Dutch painter, draughtsman, printmaker and ornamental painter | ||
| Date of birth/death | (baptised) | (buried) | |
| Location of birth/death | Dordrecht | Amsterdam | |
| Work period | from 1635 until 1680 | ||
| Work location | Dordrecht (1635), Amsterdam (circa 1636–1690) | ||
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