Martin Van Tromp Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Martin Van Tromp, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Netherlands.

2 records1639–16532 events2 places

Chronological biography

1639

Battle of Downs21 October 1639

Warfare / Thirty Years War · Admiral · Downs

Defeats the Spanish fleet under Antonio de Oquendo

1653

Battle of HarwichJune 1653

Warfare / Anglo-Dutch Wars, 1st · Admiral · Harwich

The English sink 20 of the 110 ships sent by Tromp to break their Channel blockade

Titles and roles

Admiral

Record provenance

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