Cornelis Evertsen the Youngest
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Not to be confused with Cornelis Evertsen the Younger or Cornelis Evertsen the Elder.
Cornelis Evertsen the Youngest (16 November 1642 – 16 November 1706) was a Dutch naval officer from Vlissingen who served as Lieutenant Admiral of Zeeland and Supreme Commander of the Confederated Dutch Navy. Of a family that included several other naval admirals, including his father, Evertsen is noted for his distinguished service during the Second Anglo-Dutch War, Third Anglo-Dutch War, the Franco-Dutch War, the Glorious Revolution invasion, and the Battle of Beachy Head during the Nine Years' War.
Quick Facts Supreme Commander Confederated Dutch Navy, Lieutenant Admiral of Zeeland ...
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Supreme Commander Confederated Dutch Navy | |
In office 1684–1690 | |
Lieutenant Admiral of Zeeland | |
In office 1684–1706 | |
Vice Admiral of Zeeland | |
In office 1679–1684 | |
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Born | 16 November 1642 Vlissingen, Dutch Republic |
Died | 16 November 1706(1706-11-16) (aged 64) Vlissingen, Dutch Republic |
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Rank | Admiral |
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