In what year did de Ruyter briefly retire to Vlissingen?
1631
1641
1651
1661
Answer
In 1661, de Ruyter briefly retired to Vlissingen. The reason for his retirement is not entirely clear, but it may have been due to a combination of factors, including his age (he was 60 years old at the time), his health, and his dissatisfaction with the way the Dutch navy was being run.
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