Niels Juel | |
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Born | Christiania, Denmark–Norway | 8 May 1629
Died | 8 April 1697 Copenhagen, Denmark–Norway | (aged 67)
Buried | |
Allegiance | Denmark–Norway Dutch Republic Republic of Venice |
Service/ | Royal Dano-Norwegian Navy Dutch States Navy |
Rank | Admiral |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Order of the Elephant Order of Dannebrog |
Relations | Erik Juel (Father) |
Niels Juel (8 May 1629 – 8 April 1697)[1] was a Danish admiral and naval hero. He served as supreme command of the Dano-Norwegian Navy during the late 17th century and oversaw development of the Danish-Norwegian Navy.[2]