This commander declared war on the Isles of Scilly and peace was not declared until 1986, well after this man's death.
Before one battle this man led, all the commanders on his side reluctantly agreed to the orders delivered by Cornelis de Witt despite agreeing with them so that they could appear to be blameless if the battle went poorly. This commander declared war on the Isles of Scilly and peace was not declared until 1986, well after this man's death. While captain of the Salamander, this leader gained fame for freeing Christian slaves in North Africa. He became friends with Frederick III of Denmark after relieving a Swedish siege of Danzig without fighting. This leader reversed the gains of Robert Holmes in West Africa and defeated (*) George Monck at the protracted Four Days' Battle. As titular commander, this man led the forces who captured the HMS Royal Charles during the Raid on the Medway. For 10 points, name this Dutch admiral during the Anglo-Dutch Wars.
Before one battle this man led, all the commanders on his side reluctantly agreed to the orders delivered by Cornelis de Witt despite agreeing with them so that they could appear to be blameless if the battle went poorly.
Michiel de Ruyter