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1641 in Netherlands

Explore 6 historical events and records for Netherlands in 1641.

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Historical records for Netherlands in 1641

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May

2 May 1641

Marriage to Princess Mary

II, William · London · Prince of Orange · House / House of Orange

William II marries Mary, eldest daughter of Charles I.

Other events (month unknown)

1641

Battle of Cape St Vincent

Ruyter, Michael Adriaanszoon de · Cape St Vincent · Rear Admiral · Warfare / Thirty Years War

Distinguishes himself at the Battle of Cape St Vincent

1641

Capture of Malacca

William II · Malacca · Stadholder · House / House of Orange

The Netherlands captures Malacca from the Portuguese

1641

Marriage

William II · Stadholder · House / House of Orange

Marries Mary, daughter of Charles I of England

1641

Rear Admiral

Ruyter, Michael Adriaanszoon de · Rear Admiral · Warfare / Military

Appointed Rear Admiral

1641

Rear Admiral

Ruyter, Michael Adriaanszoon de · Rear Admiral · Warfare / Thirty Years War

Appointed Rear Admiral

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