What is Michiel de Ruyter?
[[File:Hendrick Berckman - Portrait of Michiel de Ruyter (1607-1676).jpg|thumb|Michiel de Ruyter]] '''Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter''' ([[1607]] – [[1676]]) was a famous [[Netherlands|Dutch]] [[admiral]]. De Ruyter was born in [[Vlissingen]]. He fought the [[England|English]] in the three [[Anglo-Dutch Wars]] and scored several huge victories. He won amongst others the [[Four Days Battle]] and the [[Raid on Medway]], close to [[London]], the English [[Capital (city)|capital]]. He also fought battles against [[Sweden]] and [[France]]. He died because of injuries he got on a battle against [[France]], he is buried in [[Amsterdam]]. {{commonscat}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Ruyter, Michiel De}} [[Category:1607 births]] [[Category:1676 deaths]] [[Category:Admirals]] [[Category:Dutch military people]] [[Category:People from Vlissingen]]