Admiral De Ruyter in Hungarian memory
Abstract
Michiel de Ruyter is a Dutch national hero. He is respected in Hungary as the liberator ofthe Protestant galley slaves. Since 1895, his name can also be read on the memorial behindthe Great Church of Debrecen. De Ruyter has appeared in various forms in Hungarianmemory during the centuries: either as a fearless soldier, a faithful Christian or as a symbolof reconciliation. His memory keeps changing but his spirit keeps living on in Hungarianmemory.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Central European national history
European Political History Analysis
Historical Influence and Diplomacy
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Acta Neerlandica
- Issue
- 21
- Pages
- 115–130
- Publication date
- 7 January 2026