Criticism of Michiel de Ruyter school in Amstelveen that wants to get rid of 'non-inclusive' name: 'Zeeheld bought 2500 slaves with his own money'

The Michiel de Ruyter school in Amstelveen wants to get rid of its name. An inclusive name will soon be chosen that is 'suitable'. Read more on Telegraaf.nl

Michiel de Ruyter disappears from the streets again. A school in Amstelveen wants to replace its name because it would be “not inclusive” enough. Frits de Ruyter de Wildt, the admiral's twelfth generation descendant, strongly disagrees, he tells De Telegraaf. 'In fact, he was very much in favour of equality. '