(Macpherson Collection) 



MICHIEL DE RUYTER (1(507-1676) 



Considered hy many to be the equal even of Nelson, De Rtiyter 

 was certainly the greatest Admiral the Dutch ever possessed, 

 but in spite of beitit^ the premier tactician of his age he was 

 always the simple sailorman. His leadership marked a new era 

 in fighting at sea. 



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