List of Famous Pirates

Pirates:

Anne Bonny - Biography - Bonny was a strong, independent women, who became a respected pirate in a predominantly male society.
Bartholomew Roberts - Biography - He was the last great pirate of the golden age who plundered more then 400 ships. His boldness and abilities made him one of the most successful pirates.
Benjamin Hornigold - Biography - A man who was a privateer, pirate and pirate hunter during his career. He is also well-known because his apprentice and partner was Blackbeard.
Blackbeard - Biography - These are facts about the notorious captain and certainly most famous pirate of all time. His deeds, behavior and a terrifying image made him a perfect villain, who harassed many ships in Caribbean.
Blackbeard - The Last Stand - Events that occurred during the last day of Blackbeard’s life. These are some facts about one of the biggest sea battles in Caribbean history.
Calico Rackham Jack - Biography - A typical small-time pirate, whose fame comes from the fact that two of the most famous woman pirates, Anne Bonny and Mary Read sailed under his flag.
Charles Vane - Biography - A very skillful pirate who was brave enough to stand against the mighty governor, Woodes Rogers. However, a couple of unfortunate events ended his career sooner than he expected.
Cheung Po Tsai - Biography - An infamous pirate, mostly known because of a legend about his hidden treasure in Cheung Po Tsai Cave in Cheung Chau Island.
Edward England - Biography - This Irishman was a successful pirate, who captured many ships. However, his kindness and not-so-pirate attitude prevented him to become even greater.
Henry Every - Biography - Every was one of the rare pirates who chose to retire from piracy, and lived rest of his life as rich man.
Howell Davis - Biography - The intelligent pirate, who often used trickery instead of relying only on arms and firepower.
Mary Read - Biography - This unfortunate girl spent most part of her life pretending to be a man. She was treated as woman only on one occasion.
Paulsgrave Williams - Biography - Paulsgrave Williams became a pirate at a very old age. Many people think that he was just looking for some excitement.
Samuel Bellamy - Biography - Knownn facts about Samuel Bellamy’s pirate career and his famous love story, which inspired many writers.
Stede Bonnet - Biography - Stede Bonnet was a former major and wealthy man who suddenly turned to piracy. He became famous despite the fact that he was inexperienced and incompetent pirate.
Thomas Tew - Biography - "specially wicked and ill-disposed pirate"
William Kidd - Biography - Captain Kidd was a successful privateer who became pirate thanks to a couple of unfortunate events. The stories about his buried treasure made him even more popular.

Buccaneers:

Christopher Myngs - Biography - Myngs was a Royal Navy sailor, who helped England to defend Jamaica from the Spaniards. He had a big influence on many successful buccaneers.
Francois L'Ollonais - Biography - The Frenchman was the cruelest buccaneer that ever lived. With his fleet, he managed to conquer several big Spanish towns.
Henry Morgan - Biography - Morgan was certainly the most famous buccaneer, a great leader and a hero of England. A man who was so brave and successful that even his enemies praised him.

Privateers:

Sir Francis Drake - Biography - One of the most notable sailors and naval commanders of the sixteenth century.
Jean Laffite - Biography - Famous American hero, privateer, mechant, smuggler, slave trader...
Woodes Rogers - Biography - The English privateer who latter became the governor of the Bahamas. He took a big part in suspiring piracy from the Caribbean.
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