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Who was better, de Ruyter or Tromp?

De Ruyter is the personal preference, with Tromp also considered a capable admiral.

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Who was better, de Ruyter or Tromp?

Short answer

The personal preference is de Ruyter, though Tromp was also good and the comparison depends on the criteria.

Notes

The personal preference is for de Ruyter, while Tromp is also judged a good admiral. The comparison depends on which qualities receive the most weight.