Laurens Jacobsz Alteras was a 17th-century Dutch vice admiral who distinguished himself as fleet commander under Jacob van Heemskerck in the battle of Gibraltar of 1607.
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| Birth name | Laurens Jacobsz Alteras |
| Born | Unknown date Vlissingen, Dutch Republic |
| Died | 16 October 1622 Strait of Gibraltar |
| Allegiance |  Dutch Republic |
| Branch | Admiralty of Zeeland |
| Rank | Vice admiral |
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After the battle and Van Heemskerck's death, he took control of the Dutch fleet. He died on 16 October 1622, having successfully defended a Dutch merchant fleet from an attack by a Spanish armada.
Bibliography
edit- Boldingh, H., ed. (1911). "Alteras (Laurens Jacobsz.)". Nieuw Nederlandsch Biografisch Woordenboek (in Dutch). Vol. 1. Leiden: Sijthoff. p. 92. OCLC 277609365.
- Van der Aa, A., ed. (1852). "Alteras (Laurens Jacobsz)". Biographisch Woordenboek der Nederlanden (in Dutch). Vol. 1. Haarlem: Brederode. pp. 208–209. OCLC 312812085.
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