About Wim Schouten
Lived 1878 – 1941 (aged 62). Wim Schouten was a Dutch skipper and sailor.
Willem "Wim" Schouten (5 May 1878 – 18 January 1941) was a sailor from the Netherlands, who represented his native country at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam. Schouten, as crew member on the Dutch 6 Metre Kemphaan, took the 4th place with helmsman Hans Pluijgers and fellow crew members: Hans Fokker, Carl Huisken and Roeffie Vermeulen.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Wim Schouten?
Olympic sailor (1878-1941)
When was Wim Schouten born?
Wim Schouten was born on 5 May 1878 in Alphen aan den Rijn.
When did Wim Schouten die?
Wim Schouten died on 18 January 1941 in Rotterdam.
What was Wim Schouten's occupation?
Wim Schouten was a skipper and sailor.
What nationality was Wim Schouten?
Wim Schouten was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wim Schouten. https://biography.guide/wim-schouten/
MLA: "Wim Schouten." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wim-schouten/.
Chicago: "Wim Schouten." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/wim-schouten/.
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