West Africa Expedition
Receives orders at Malaga to sail to West Africa against English seizures.
Role range: 1607-1676
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Michiel Adriaanszoon Ruyter Biography and Timeline
Follow Michiel Adriaanszoon Ruyter through 10 dated historical records for Netherlands.
Michiel Adriaanszoon Ruyter, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
10Distinct records
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1664–1665Years on this page
1664
Capture of Kormantine
Recaptures Dutch West African posts after English attacks on the Guinea coast.
Recapture of Dutch Posts
Recaptures Dutch West India Company posts taken by English forces.
Role range: 1607-1676
1665
Attack on Barbados
Leads a Dutch attack on Barbados during operations against English colonies.
Role range: 1665-1667 – 1607-1676
Barbados Raid
Raids Barbados as part of Dutch attempts to strike English Atlantic commerce.
Role range: 1665-1667 – 1607-1676
West Indies Expedition
Attacks English shipping and interests in the Caribbean during the early war.
Role range: 1665-1667 – 1607-1676
Lieutenant Admiral
Appointed lieutenant-admiral after the Dutch defeat at Lowestoft.
Role range: 1665-1667 – 1607-1676
Fleet Command
Returns from overseas and is given command to restore Dutch naval fortunes.
Role range: 1665-1667 – 1607-1676
Naval Promotion
Raised to the senior rank of lieutenant-admiral after returning from overseas operations.
Role range: 1607-1676
Escort to Texel
Escorts the Bergen convoy safely toward the Dutch Republic.
Role range: 1665-1667 – 1607-1676
Records, sources and methodology
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