Jacob Collaert
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| Gender | Male |
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| Born | Dunkirk |
| France | |
| Died | Donostia-San Sebastian |
| Spain | |
| Battles and wars | The Netherlands War of Independence (second part) |
| Other name | Colaert of Duinkerken |
| Allegiance | House of Habsburg |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Children | Jacques Colaert |
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| ID | 804409 |
Jacob Collaert Life story
Jacob Collaart or Collaert was a Flemish admiral who served as privateer and one of the Dunkirkers in Spanish Habsburg service during the Dutch Revolt. He was responsible for the capture or destruction of at least 150 fishing vessels, bringing 945 captured sailors back to his base in Dunkirk for ransom.