Willem Joseph van Ghent
Willem Joseph van Ghent | |
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Van Ghent by Jan de Baen | |
| Born | 14 May 1626 Winssen, Dutch Republic |
| Died | 7 June 1672 (aged 46) off Solebay, England |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | Dutch Republic |
| Branch | |
| Service years | 1648–1672 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | Commander of the Dutch Marines |
| Wars/battles | |
Willem Joseph van Ghent (14 May 1626 – 7 June 1672) was a Dutch States Navy officer and nobleman. His surname is also sometimes rendered Gendt or Gent; he was the first commander of the Dutch marines.