Pieter Schouten | |
|---|---|
| Born | fl. 1622 |
| Died | 1625 |
| Piratical career | |
| Type | Corsair |
| Allegiance | Netherlands |
| Years active | 1620s |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Base of operations | Caribbean |
| Battles/wars | Eighty Years' War |
Pieter Schouten (fl. 1622-1625) was a 17th-century Dutch corsair and privateer. He was one of the first Dutchmen to explore to the Caribbean and, while employed by the Dutch West Indies Company, was involved in extensive reconnaissance to establish Dutch bases in the West Indies.