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Netherlands in 1673

Historical records for Netherlands in 1673, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

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Historical records

August

11 August 1673Battle of TexelMichael Adriaanszoon de Ruyter

Texel · Warfare / Anglo-Dutch Wars, 3rd

Ordered by William of Orange to protect an East Indies convoy

21 August 1673Battle of TexelMichael Adriaanszoon de Ruyter

Texel · Warfare / Anglo-Dutch Wars, 3rd

Ruyters victory prevents an Anglo-French invasion. Fends off an attack by Prince Rupert

Names involved

Michael Adriaanszoon de Ruyter

Places involved

Texel

Provenance

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