During which war did Pepys serve as Chief Secretary to the Admiralty?
The Second Dutch War
The Seven Years' War
The English Civil War
The War of the Spanish Succession
Answer
The Second Dutch War was a conflict between England and the Dutch Republic fought from 1665 to 1667. Samuel Pepys, the famous diarist, served as Chief Secretary to the Admiralty during this war, playing a crucial role in the administration and logistics of the English navy.
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