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Featured Article: Ruyter, Michel Adriaanszoon de

Ruyter, ROY ter, Michel Adriaanszoon de (1607-1676), also spelled Ruiter, was one of the greatest fighting seamen of the Netherlands. See more »

Asser, Tobias Michael Carel

Asser, Tobias Michael Carel (1838-1913), a Dutch jurist and professor of law, specialized in international law.

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Ruyter, Michel Adriaanszoon de

Ruyter, ROY ter, Michel Adriaanszoon de (1607-1676), also spelled Ruiter, was one of the greatest fighting seamen of the Netherlands.

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Tromp, Martin Harpertzoon

Tromp, Martin Harpertzoon, trawmp, MAHR tihn HAHR puhrt sohn (1597-1653), was a Dutch naval officer.

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William I

William I (1772-1843) was the first king of the present-day kingdom of the Netherlands.

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William I, Prince of Orange

William I, Prince of Orange (1533-1584), was the father of the Dutch Republic.

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