Laurens Alteras
Laurens Jacobsz Alteras was a 17th-century Dutch vice admiral who distinguished himself as fleet commander under Jacob van Heemskerck in the battle of Gibraltar of 1607.
Laurens Alteras | |
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| Birth name | Laurens Jacobsz Alteras |
| Born | Unknown date Vlissingen, Dutch Republic |
| Died | 16 October 1622 Strait of Gibraltar |
| Allegiance | Dutch Republic |
| Branch | Admiralty of Zeeland |
| Rank | Vice admiral |
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After the battle and Van Heemskerck's death, he took control of the Dutch fleet. He died on 16 October 1622, having successfully defended a Dutch merchant fleet from an attack by a Spanish armada.
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