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Willem Joseph van Ghent | |
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Born | Winssen, Dutch Republic | 14 May 1626
Died | 7 June 1672 off Solebay, England | (aged 46)
Buried | |
Allegiance | Dutch Republic |
Branch | |
Service years | 1648–1672 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands | Commander of the Dutch Marines |
Wars/battles |
Willem Joseph van Ghent (14 May 1626 – 7 June 1672) was a Dutch States Navy officer and nobleman. His surname is also sometimes rendered Gendt or Gent; he was the first commander of the Dutch marines.