This Dutch naval officer, who became a folk hero during the Eighty Years War between the Dutch republic and Spain, sailed out to capture the Spanish treasure fleet in 1628.
- Pieter Heyn
- Heindrich Van Duten
- Henry Hudson
- Petyr Stuvessant
Answer
The correct answer is A) Pieter Heyn.
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