Dutch pirates and privateers, The Netherlands and piracy
Why were there so many Dutch privateers? The Dutch went from being subjects of Spain to becoming patriotic defenders of Holland. William of Orange organized the pirates and incorporated them into his War of Independence against Spain. Holland, its corsairs and pirates, 80 years fighting Spain Dutch Corsairs, the Beggars of the Sea The Dutch … Continue reading Dutch pirates and privateers, The Netherlands and piracy
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