Mårten Anckarhielm
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Maerten Thijssen, died 1657, was a Dutch admiral who entered into Swedish service, becoming a Swedish admiral and a Swedish nobleman under the name Mårten Anckarhielm. He played an important role at the Battle of Fehmarn 1644.
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Mårten Anckarhielm | |
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Birth name | Maerten Thijssen |
Other name(s) | Mårten Thyssens |
Born | Vlissingen, Dutch Republic |
Died | 21 March 1657 Goteborg, Sweden |
Allegiance | Dutch Republic Swedish Empire |
Service/ | Admiralty of Zeeland Royal Swedish Navy |
Years of service | 1631–1644 1644–1657 |
Rank | Vice admiral Netherlands Admiral Sweden |
Commands held | Dutch squadron in Swedish service Swedish squadron in Göteborg |
Battles/wars | Battle of Albrolhos 1631 Battle of Listerdyb 1644 Battle of Fehmarn 1644 |
Awards | Ennobled 1644 |
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