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Dutch Royal Marines

The Dutch Royal Marines were founded in 1665 by admiral Michiel de Ruyter and the unofficial leader of the republic Johan de Witt[?].

The current marine corps has about 3000 members. It's wapenspreuk is Qua Patet Orbis.

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