Mårten Anckarhielm
Mårten Anckarhielm | |
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Maerten Thijssen Anckerheim, portrayed by Jacobus Cornelis Wendel | |
| Birth name | Maerten Thijssen |
| Other name(s) | Mårten Thyssens |
| Born | Vlissingen, Dutch Republic |
| Died | 21 March 1657 Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Allegiance | Dutch Republic Swedish Empire |
| Branch | Admiralty of Zeeland Royal Swedish Navy |
| Years of service | 1631–1644 1644–1657 |
| Rank | Vice admiral Netherlands Admiral Sweden |
| Commands | Dutch squadron in Swedish service Swedish squadron in Göteborg |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Albrolhos 1631 Battle of Listerdyb 1644 Battle of Fehmarn 1644 Skirmish at the Isle of Wight |
| Awards | Ennobled 1644 |
Maerten Thijssen, died 1657, was a Dutch admiral who entered into Swedish service, becoming a Swedish admiral and a Swedish nobleman under the name Mårten Anckarhielm. He played an important role at the Battle of Fehmarn 1644.