Bos en Lommer in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Michiel Andriaensz. de Ruyter (1607 - 1676)

Michael Andriaz. de Ruyter Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 2, 2022

1. Michael Andriaz. de Ruyter Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Van alle zeventiende-eeuwse zeehelden is Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter ongetwijfeld de beroemdste. Na het uitbreken van de Eerste Engelse Zeeoorlog voerde hij diverse vloten aan in een loopbaan die uitmondde in de hoogste functie bij de marine, het luitenant-admiraalschap.

(English translation:)

Of all the seventeenth-century naval heroes, Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter is undoubtly the most famous. From the First Anglo-Dutch War onwards he commanded various fleets, with a career that culminated in the highest position in the navy, lieutenant admiral.

Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Wars, Non-US. In addition, it is included in the Dutch Naval History (GSEG), and the Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is April 29, 1676.

Location. 52° 23.051′ N, 4° 50.871′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Bos en Lommer.

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Marker is on Admiraal de Ruijterweg, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Admiraal de Ruijterweg 468I, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1055 LC, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Zeeslag bij de Doggersbank / Battle of Dogger Bank (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Zeeslag bij Gibraltar / Battle of Gibraltar (about 180 meters away); Willem Joseph van Ghent (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); August Vrijman (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Zeeslag bij Kijkduin / Battle of Texel (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Zeeslag bij Livorno / Battle of Leghorn (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Jacob van Lennep: De Roos van Dekama (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Jacob van Lennep: Ferdinand Huyck (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . . Michiel de Ruyter (Wikipedia).

Excerpt: Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter (24 March 1607 – 29 April 1676) was a Dutch admiral. Widely celebrated and regarded as one of the most skilled admirals in history, De Ruyter is arguably most famous for his achievements with the Dutch Navy during the Anglo-Dutch Wars. He fought the English and French forces and scored several critical victories, with the Raid on the Medway being the most famous among them….Often dubbed a Dutch folk hero,
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 2, 2022

2. Michiel Andriaensz. de Ruyter (1607 - 1676) Marker - wide view
The view is looking southwards along the street that bears his name (Admiraal de Ruijterweg); the marker is visible on the left.
De Ruyter is one of a few select officers in the history of the Dutch navy to hold the title of the lieutenant admiral (Dutch: luitenant-admiraalReportedly beloved by his subordinates and seamen, De Ruyter was commonly nicknamed Bestevaêr (Middle Dutch for "grandfather") during his service, a nickname that is sometimes still used to refer to him in Dutch media.

(Submitted on November 4, 2022.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 4, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.