Aert Jansse van Nes
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.
Aert Jansse van Nes | |
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%252C_SK-C-107.jpg.webp) Portrait of Aert van Nes by Ferdinand Bol | |
| Born | 1626 Rotterdam |
| Died | 13 September 1693 (aged 66–67) |
| Allegiance | Dutch |
| Service/ | Navy |
| Rank | Commander |
| Battles/wars | Raid on the Medway |
He was born at Rotterdam. 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.
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