Michiel de Ruyter

Summary

Michiel de Ruyter is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Vlissingen^[2]. He was born on March 24, 1607^[3]. He passed away in Syracuse^[4]. He died on April 29, 1676^[5]. He worked as a military officer^[6], sailor^[7], skipper^[8], and writer^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (902 views/month, #6,937 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Michiel de Ruyter was born in Vlissingen^[2].
• Michiel de Ruyter died in Syracuse^[4].
• Michiel de Ruyter was born on March 24, 1607^[3].
• Michiel de Ruyter died on April 29, 1676^[5].
• Michiel de Ruyter is buried at tomb of Michiel de Ruyter^[11].
• Michiel de Ruyter's father was Adriaan Michielszoon^[12].
• Michiel de Ruyter's mother was Aelken Jansdochter de Ruyter^[13].
• Among Michiel de Ruyter's spouses was Anna van Gelder^[14].
• A child of Michiel de Ruyter was Margaretha de Ruyter^[15].
• A child of Michiel de Ruyter was Aelken (Alida) de Ruyter^[16].
• Michiel de Ruyter held citizenship in Dutch Republic^[17].
• Dutch was Michiel de Ruyter's native language^[18].
• Michiel de Ruyter worked as a military officer^[6].
• Michiel de Ruyter worked as a sailor^[7].
• Michiel de Ruyter worked as a skipper^[8].
• Michiel de Ruyter's professions included writer^[9].
• Michiel de Ruyter received the Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel^[19].
• Michiel de Ruyter's religion is recorded as Reformed Christianity^[20].
• Michiel de Ruyter is recorded as male^[21].
• Michiel de Ruyter's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• Michiel de Ruyter's military branch is recorded as Dutch States Navy^[23].
• Michiel de Ruyter's Commons category is recorded as Michiel de Ruyter^[24].
• Michiel de Ruyter's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral^[25].
• Michiel de Ruyter's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain^[26].
• Michiel de Ruyter's residence is recorded as Residence of Michiel de Ruyter^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Vlissingen^[2], Michiel de Ruyter… he was born on March 24, 1607^[3]. His father was Adriaan Michielszoon^[12]. His mother was Aelken Jansdochter de Ruyter^[13]. Dutch was his native language^[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer^[6], sailor^[7], skipper^[8], and writer^[9].

Recognition

Michiel de Ruyter received the Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel^[19].

Personal Life

Among Michiel de Ruyter's spouses was Anna van Gelder^[14]. Children include Margaretha de Ruyter^[15], 1652–1688^[28] and Aelken (Alida) de Ruyter^[16]. His religion is recorded as Reformed Christianity^[20].

Death and Burial

Michiel de Ruyter died on April 29, 1676^[5]. He passed away in Syracuse^[4]. He is buried at tomb of him^[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Michiel de Ruyter include HNLMS De Ruyter^[29], a frigate^[30]; De Ruyter Medal^[31], an award^[32], founded in 1907^[33]; and 12150 De Ruyter^[34], an asteroid^[35].

Why It Matters

Michiel de Ruyter ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (902 views/month, #6,937 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[36] He is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[37]

Entities named for him include HNLMS De Ruyter^[29], a frigate^[30]; De Ruyter Medal^[31], an award^[32], founded in 1907^[33]; and 12150 De Ruyter^[34], an asteroid^[35].

FAQs

Where was Michiel de Ruyter born?

Michiel de Ruyter's place of birth was 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^[12]. Michiel de Ruyter's mother was Aelken Jansdochter de Ruyter^[13].

Who was Michiel de Ruyter married to?

Michiel de Ruyter's spouses include Anna van Gelder^[14].

What did Michiel de Ruyter do for work?

Michiel de Ruyter worked as military officer^[6], sailor^[7], skipper^[8], and writer^[9].

What awards did Michiel de Ruyter receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel^[19].