What year was de Ruyter named as the commander of the Dutch fleet?
1655
1660
1665
1670
Answer
In 1665, de Ruyter was appointed commander of the Dutch fleet. He was a skilled and experienced naval commander, and under his leadership, the Dutch navy became one of the most powerful in the world.
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