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1666 in Netherlands

Explore 2 historical events and records for Netherlands in 1666.

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Historical records for Netherlands in 1666

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June

1 June 1666

Battle of Four Days Battle

Ruyter, Michael Adriaanszoon de · River Thames · Lieutenant Admiral · Warfare / Anglo-Dutch Wars, 2nd

Monck retreats to the Thames which is then blockaded by de Ruyter. 1-4 June, 20 English ships are lost to the Dutch fleet led by de Ruyter

July

25 July 1666

Battle of Foreland, North

Ruyter, Michael Adriaanszoon de · Foreland, North · Lieutenant Admiral · Warfare / Anglo-Dutch Wars, 2nd

Monck breaks the Thames blockade defeating de Ruyter who loses about 20 ships

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