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Heyn, Piet

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Heyn, Piet (1578-1629)

Dutch admiral. After an adventurous career at sea, he was made vice-admiral and defeated the Spaniards off Brazil in 1624 and 1626. In 1628 he was successful in capturing the Spanish fleet carrying silver valued at a considerable amount. Heyn was born in Delfshaven, Netherlands. He was killed in a fight against the pirates of Dunkirk.
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