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Statistics About The Most Famous Pirates Of All Time
The most famous pirates of all time, such as Blackbeard and Captain Kidd, were estimated to have plundered hundreds of ships and amassed fortunes worth millions of dollars during the Golden Age of Piracy in the 17th and 18th centuries.
In this post, we explore the captivating stories of the most famous pirates of all time, from the legendary Blackbeard and Anne Bonny to the ruthless Ching Shih and the daring Jean Lafitte. These statistics shed light on the astounding feats, daring exploits, and notorious legacies of some of history’s most notorious buccaneers. Join us as we delve into the intriguing world of piracy and uncover the tales of these infamous figures that have captured the imagination of people for centuries.
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"Blackbeard, also known as Edward Teach, was active as a pirate for only about two years (1716-1718), but his terrifying image has made him one of the most famous pirates of all time."
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"Anne Bonny, one of the most famous female pirates, fought alongside "Calico Jack" Rackham in the early 18th century."
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"William Kidd, also known as Captain Kidd, was convicted of piracy in 1701 after returning from a voyage to the Indian Ocean."
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"Bartholomew "Black Bart" Roberts captured over 400 ships in his career, making him the most successful pirate of the Golden Age of Piracy."
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"Sir Francis Drake was a naval hero in England but was seen as a pirate by the Spanish due tohis plundering exploits against their empire."
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"Edward Low, infamous for his cruelty and violent nature, terrorized the Atlantic and Indian Oceans through the 1720s."
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"Jean Lafitte, a key figure in the War of 1812, led a band of pirates against the British in New Orleans."
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"The infamous Ching Shih, started as a prostitute before eventually leading one of the world's most dominant pirate fleets, with up to 80,000 men."
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"Henry Every, known as "The King of Pirates,” was the most wanted man in the world after he pulled off the richest score in pirate history — the loot from the Ganj-i-Sawai."
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"Olivier Levasseur, known as "La Buse," reportedly buried one of the biggest treasures of all time, estimated to be worth over $200 million today."
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"Sir Henry Morgan, a privateer of the English crown, was a renowned tactician known for his activities in the Caribbean."
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"Thomas Tew, also known as the Rhode Island Pirate, is credited with pioneering the pirate round route in the Indian ocean."
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"Pirate William Fly, executed in 1726, is remembered for his defiant speech on the gallows where he berated the ship’s captain for the harsh treatment of the crew."
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"Famed pirate Charles Vane refused to surrender during his final battle, and was eventually hanged in Jamaica in 1721."
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"Pirate Benjamin Hornigold once overtook a ship just to seize the hats of the ship’s crew as his men had lost theirs due to heavy drinking the night before."
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"Jean Bart became a national hero in France due to his courageous exploits against the Dutch and the English at sea in the 17th century."
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"Samuel Bellamy, known as "Black Sam" Bellamy, became the richest pirate in the world, capturing more than 50 ships in the early 1700s."
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"Pirate John Halsey terrorized the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean in the early 18th century with his crew known as the "Young Pirates"."
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"French pirate Francois l'Olonnais was one of the most cruel buccaneers of the 17th century and was notorious for torturing his victims."
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"The Somali pirates who emerged in the 21st century due to an unstable government and depleting fish stock in Somalia made international headlines for hijacking ships off the Horn of Africa."
