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Ludolf Bakhuizen
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Ludolf Bakhuizen

Ludolf Bakhuizen, German-Dutch painter (b. 1631)
Ludolf Bakhuizen (28 December 1630 – 7 November 1708) was a German-born Dutch painter, draughtsman, calligrapher and printmaker. He was the leading Dutch painter of maritime subjects after Willem van de Velde the Elder and Younger left for England in 1672. He also painted portraits of his family and circle of friends.

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  • 11Mar

    Scottish Militia Bill

    Queen Anne withholds Royal Assent from the Scottish Militia Bill, the last time a British monarch vetoes legislation.
  • 11Sep

    Battle of Poltava

    Charles XII of Sweden stops his march to conquer Moscow outside Smolensk, marking the turning point in the Great Northern War. The army is defeated nine months later in the Battle of Poltava, and the Swedish Empire ceases to be a major power.
  • 9Oct

    Battle of Lesnaya

    Peter the Great defeats the Swedes at the Battle of Lesnaya.