Aert Jansse van Nes
Dutch naval commander
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Aert Jansse van Nes (1626 – 13 or 14 September 1693) was a 17th-century Dutch naval commander, notable for commanding the second squadron in the raid on the Medway in 1667.[1]
Born1626
Rotterdam
Died13 September 1693 (aged 66–67)
AllegianceDutch
Branch
NavyAert Jansse van Nes | |
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| Born | 1626 Rotterdam |
| Died | 13 September 1693 (aged 66–67) |
| Allegiance | Dutch |
Branch | Navy |
Rank | Commander |
Conflicts | Raid on the Medway |
Three modern ships of the Royal Netherlands Navy have been named after him: a destroyer in 1931, a frigate in 1966 and a multipurpose frigate (F833) in 1992.