13 February 1653Battle of PortlandMichael Adriaanszoon de Ruyter
Fights at the Battle of Portland
Historical records for Netherlands in 1653, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Fights at the Battle of Portland
The English sink 20 of the 110 ships sent by Tromp to break their Channel blockade
Tromp is killed fighting the English fleet commanded by Monck and other generals at sea.
Appointed Vice Admiral
Appointed Vice Admiral
Appointed Chief Minister of the United Provinces
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