Maarten Tromp

Dutch admiral and naval commander

Maarten Tromp - Dutch admiral and naval commander
Born

April 23rd, 1598
427 years ago

Died

August 10th, 1653
371 years ago — 55 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Netherlands

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A prominent Dutch admiral in the 17th century, played a key role in the naval conflicts between the Dutch Republic and Spain during the Eighty Years' War. Commanded the Dutch fleet at the Battle of Delft in 1653, achieving a decisive victory against the English fleet. Demonstrated exceptional naval tactics and strategies which contributed to the supremacy of the Dutch navy during this period. Died in battle during the Second Anglo-Dutch War.

Commanded the Dutch fleet at the Battle of Texel

Achieved victory at the Battle of Kijkduin

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