Jonathan Henry Nassau

Jonathan Henry Nassau (April 27, 1809 - August 2, 1866) was an Anglo-Dutch admiral who was famous for his secret naval attack on a French town.

Early life
Nassau was born on April 27, 1809 in Utrecht, Netherlands to a Dutch father and a British mother. After he was born, the family moved to Koningstad. Since his father was an admiral, he was often interested in the sea and often sailed in the Mediterranean with his father. Once he turned 14, he sailed on his own. He bought his first ship at the age of 15 and named it Good Ol' Dutch Vessel. He used the ship to sail around the sea, trading with merchants and giving his father more money. He also would draw small maps of the surrounding area, often selling it to some shopkeepers in Koningstad. When he turned 20, he enrolled in to the Koningstad Naval Academy. He graduated at the age of 24.

Military career and personal life
Once he graduated, Nassau enrolled in the Royal Brunanter Navy as a minor admiral. He quickly went up the ranks, setting a name for himself. During his break, he met and married widow Harriet Mary Johan. They had 5 kids: Robert Patrick Nassau, Harriet Anne Nassau, William Frederik Nassau, Alfred John Nassau, and Josiah Martin Nassau.

The Attack of D'Rubon

During off duty, he decided to grab a local army of about 100 men and some artillery to sack and invade a small coastal French town. Once the supplies were packed, he set sail as the major admiral and had his brother, James Robert Nassau as the military general. The group set foot on land on March 27, 1850. Once they spotted a town, D'Rubon, They charged and quickly defeated the small defense army. They quickly looted the town and got out. Once they came back, they were known as brave heroes. They were called "The Dirk Leopold of the 19th Century".

Death
He moved to Amsterdam at the age of 50 and died of an infection in 1866.