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.

Laurens Alteras
Birth nameLaurens Jacobsz Alteras
BornUnknown date
Vlissingen, Dutch Republic
Died(1622-10-16)16 October 1622
Strait of Gibraltar
Allegiance Dutch Republic
BranchAdmiralty of Zeeland
RankVice admiral
Conflict

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

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  • 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.