Dutch Admiral: Pieter Floriszoon (or Florissen)

Pieter Florisz. was born in Monnikendam about 1606. He was killed in action at the Battle of the Sound on 8 November 1658. He had been a merchant captain until 1652, although he held naval ranks prior to that. He fought at the Battle of Dungeness in1652, the Battle of Portland, the Battle of the Gabbard, and the Battle of Scheveningen ni 1653. Perhaps, his full name was Pieter Florisz. Bloem. There is a geneological listing on the Internet that suggests that this was the case, as well. He served the Admiralty of the Noorderkwartier. In 1641, he was a temporary captain. In 1644, he was an extraordinary captain, and captain in 1652. As of 15 May 1652, he was a Schout-bij-Nacht. On 11 November 1653, he was promoted to Vice-Admiral. Source:

1. Luc Eekhout, Het Admiralenboek: De Vlagofficieren van de Nederlandse marine 1382-1991, 1992.