Cornelis Evertsen the Youngest
Cornelis Evertsen the Youngest | |
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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 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 November 1642 Vlissingen, Dutch Republic |
| Died | 16 November 1706 (aged 64) Vlissingen, Dutch Republic |
| Signature | |
| Military service | |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Battles/wars | |
Cornelis Evertsen the Youngest (16 November 1642 – 16 November 1706) was a Dutch States Navy officer from Vlissingen who served as Lieutenant Admiral of Zeeland and Supreme Commander of the 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.