Michiel de Ruyter
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Summary
Michiel de Ruyter was born on March 24, 1607[1], in Vlissingen[2]. He died on April 29, 1676[3], in Syracuse[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], sailor[6], skipper[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,538 views/month, #6,937 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: tomb of Michiel de Ruyter[10]
- Father: Adriaan Michielszoon[11]
- Mother: Aelken Jansdochter de Ruyter[12]
- Spouse: Anna van Gelder[13]
- Child: Margaretha de Ruyter[14], Aelken (Alida) de Ruyter[15]
- Country of citizenship: Dutch Republic[16]
- Native language: Dutch[17]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[18]
- Religion or worldview: Reformed Christianity[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Military branch: Dutch States Navy[21]
- Commons category: Michiel de Ruyter[22]
- Military, police or special rank: admiral[23], captain[24]
- Residence: Residence of Michiel de Ruyter[25]
- Participated in conflict: First Anglo-Dutch War[26], Portuguese Restoration War[27], Second Anglo-Dutch War[28], Third Anglo-Dutch War[29], Franco-Dutch War[30]
- Family name: De Ruyter[31]
- Given name: Michiel[32]
- Work location: Vlissingen[33], Amsterdam[34]
- Described at URL: https://www.deruyter.org/uploads/media/Stichting-activiteiten%20kunst.pdf[35], https://www.codart.nl/guide/agenda/de-trots-van-zeeland-de-wereld-van-michiel-de-ruyter/[36]
- Manner of death: death in battle[37]
- Depicted by: Michiel de Ruyter and his family[38], Q128842136[39]
- Described by source: Canon of Dutch History[40], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[41], Otto's encyclopedia[42], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[43], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[44], Nieuw Nederlandsch Biografisch Woordenboek[45], Letterkundig woordenboek voor Noord en Zuid[46], Erflaters van onze beschaving. Nederlandse gestalten uit zes eeuwen[47], Biographisch woordenboek der Nederlanden[48], The New Student's Reference Work[49], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[50]
- Participant in: Battle of Stromboli[51], Battle of Augusta[52]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[53]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Michiel de Ruyter include HNLMS De Ruyter[54], a frigate[55]; De Ruyter Medal[56], an award[57], founded in 1907[58]; and 12150 De Ruyter[59], an asteroid[60].
Why It Matters
Michiel de Ruyter has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 60 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
Entities named for him include HNLMS De Ruyter[54], a frigate[55]; De Ruyter Medal[56], an award[57], founded in 1907[58]; and 12150 De Ruyter[59], an asteroid[60].
FAQs
Where was Michiel de Ruyter born?
Michiel de Ruyter was born in Vlissingen[2].
Where did Michiel de Ruyter die?
Michiel de Ruyter died in Syracuse[4].
Who were Michiel de Ruyter's parents?
Michiel de Ruyter's father was Adriaan Michielszoon[11]. Michiel de Ruyter's mother was Aelken Jansdochter de Ruyter[12].
Who was Michiel de Ruyter married to?
Michiel de Ruyter's spouses include Anna van Gelder[13].
What did Michiel de Ruyter do for work?
Michiel de Ruyter worked as a military officer[5], sailor[6], skipper[7], and writer[8].
What awards did Michiel de Ruyter receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[18].