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List of pirates

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is a list of known pirates, buccaneers, corsairs, privateers, and others involved in piracy. This list includes both captains and prominent crew members.

See also: pirates, wokou, buccaneers, corsairs, and privateers

Contents

[edit] Ancient World

Sextus Pompeius denarius, minted for his victory over Augustus' fleet. On the obverse the Pharus of Messina, on the reverse monster Scylla, who defeated Augustus.
Sextus Pompeius denarius, minted for his victory over Augustus' fleet. On the obverse the Pharus of Messina, on the reverse monster Scylla, who defeated Augustus.
Name Life Years Active Country of origin Comments
Agapius of Andros Hellenic
Anicetus d. 69 Pontus (Hellenic) Was the leader of an unsuccessful anti-Roman uprising in Pontus in 69 AD.
Demetrius of Pharos d. 214 BC Pharos (Hellenic) His actions precipitated the Second Illyrian War.
Dionysius the Phocaean 494 BC Greece Phocaean admiral active against Carthaginian and Tyrsenian merchants in the years following the Greco-Persian Wars.
Genthus of Illyria First century BC Illyria Was accused by the Romans of organizing and aiding pirate raids in Italy.
Glauketas 315-300 BC Greek insciptions of the Athenian navy raiding his base on Kynthnos Island and capturing he and his men "making the sea safe for those that sailed thereon."
Sextus Pompeius d. 35 BC Rome He was the last focus of opposition to the Second Triumvirate.

[edit] Middle Ages

Aruj, or Oruç, Reis was a Turkish privateer and later Admiral in Ottoman service who became known as Barbarossa – or Redbeard – amongst Christians.
Aruj, or Oruç, Reis was a Turkish privateer and later Admiral in Ottoman service who became known as Barbarossa – or Redbeard – amongst Christians.
Awilda was a 5th century pirate who, along with friends, dressed up as sailors and commandeered a ship.
Awilda was a 5th century pirate who, along with friends, dressed up as sailors and commandeered a ship.
Name Life Years Active Country of origin Comments
Giorgio Adorno d. 1558 Italy Genoa nobleman and condottieri.
James Alday 1516-1576 1540s England An English privateer. Raided Spanish ports with James Logan and William Cooke.
William Aleyn fl. 1448 1440s England English pirate active in the Thames and English Channel. Associate of William Kyd.
Richard Allen d. 1572 England
Jean Ango 1480-1551 France A French ship-owner who provided ships to Francis I for exploration of the globe.
Aruj 1474-1518 1503-1518 Ottoman Empire An Ottoman privateer and Bey (Governor) of Algiers and Beylerbey (Chief Governor) of the West Mediterranean.
Awilda 5th century Scandinavia She and some of her female friends dressed like sailors and commandeered a ship.
Hayreddin Barbarossa 1478-1546 1504-1545 Ottoman Empire An Ottoman privateer and later Admiral who dominated the Mediterranean for decades.
Bambos Christophi England
Baldassare Cossa (Antipope John XXIII) 1370-1415 Procida Antipope during the Western Schism, John XXIII was accused of – among other crimes – piracy, incest and sodomy.
Pier Gerlofs Donia 1480-1520 Germany (Frisia) a Frisian warrior, pirate, freedom fighter, folk hero and rebel.
Eric of Pomerania 1382-1459 Germany (Pomerania) The first king of the Nordic Kalmar Union, he spent his last years living on the island of Gothland and "sent forth piratical expeditions against friend and foe alike".[1]
Eustace the Monk c. 1170-1217 France He was a mercenary for both England and France.
Alv Erlingsson d. 1290 Norway He was a favorite of the Queen, yet committed countless acts of piracy throughout his life
Jean Fleury (Florin) fl. 1523 1520s France French privateer and naval officer under Jean Ango. Siezed three Spanish ships carrying Aztec treasure from Mexico to Spain in 1523.
Klein Henszlein d. 1573 to 1573 Germany A 16th century pirate who raided shipping in the North Sea until his defeat and capture by a fleet from Hamburg
John Oberlin Harris d. 1449 Germany
Wijerd Jelckama 1490-1523 Germany (Frisia) The nephew of Pier Gerlofs Donia (also known as Grutte Pier), fought along his side against the Saxon and Hollandic invaders.
William Kyd fl. 1430-1453 1430s-1450s England English pirate active in Southeast England during the early-to-mid 15th century.
Gödeke Michels d. 1402 to 1402 Germany A German pirate and one of the leaders of the Likedeeler, a combination of former Vitalienbrüder
Gan Ning 175-218 190-197 China His party carried bells as their trademark causing the commoners to be afraid when they heard the bells.
Salih Reis 1488-1568 Ottoman Empire A Turkish privateer and Ottoman admiral.
Turgut Reis 1485-1565 Ottoman Empire A Turkish privateer and Ottoman admiral as well as Bey of Algiers; Beylerbey of the Mediterranean; and first Bey later Pasha of Tripoli.
Klaus Störtebeker 1360–1401 Germany He was a leader of the Victual Brothers.
Hennig Wichmann 1370-1402 149?-1402 Germany (Frisia) One of the leaders of the Likedeeler, an association of former Victual Brothers.
Cord Widderich d. 1447 1404-1447 Germany A pirate active during political conflicts between Dithmarschen and North Frisia in the early fifteenth century.
Magister Wigbold 1365-1402 1392-1402 Germany Often described as the brains behind the Victual Brothers.
Wimund b. 1147 England He was a bishop who became a sea-faring war-lord adventurer.

[edit] Rise of the English Sea Dogs and Dutch Corsairs: 1560-1650

Hendrik Brouwer was a privateer who fought the Habsburgs during the Dutch revolt, holding the city of Castro, Chile hostage for a period of two months.
Hendrik Brouwer was a privateer who fought the Habsburgs during the Dutch revolt, holding the city of Castro, Chile hostage for a period of two months.
The first man to intentionally circumnavigate the globe, Thomas Cavendish also raided numerous Spanish towns and ships in the New World.
The first man to intentionally circumnavigate the globe, Thomas Cavendish also raided numerous Spanish towns and ships in the New World.
Uluj Ali was an Italian-born Muslim corsair, who later became an Ottoman admiral and Chief Admiral (Kaptan-ı Derya) of the Ottoman Fleet in the 16th century.
Uluj Ali was an Italian-born Muslim corsair, who later became an Ottoman admiral and Chief Admiral (Kaptan-ı Derya) of the Ottoman Fleet in the 16th century.
Known as "el Draque" (the Dragon), Sir Francis Drake was considered a hero in England, but little more than a pirate in Spain.
Known as "el Draque" (the Dragon), Sir Francis Drake was considered a hero in England, but little more than a pirate in Spain.
After serving as a Spanish galley slave for four years, Piet Hein later captured 11,509,524 guilders of cargo from the Spanish treasure fleet.
After serving as a Spanish galley slave for four years, Piet Hein later captured 11,509,524 guilders of cargo from the Spanish treasure fleet.
Grace O'Malley (left of frame) was an important figure in Irish legend who is still recognised in popular culture today.
Grace O'Malley (left of frame) was an important figure in Irish legend who is still recognised in popular culture today.
Name Life Years Active Country of origin Comments
Nicholas Alvel early 17th century 1603 England Active in the Ionian Sea.
Pedro Menéndez de Avilés 1519-1574 1565 Spanish A Spanish Admiral and pirate hunter, de Aviles is remembered for his destruction of the French settlement of Fort Caroline in 1565.
Samuel Axe early 17th century 1629-1645 England An English privateer in Dutch service, Axe served with English forces in the Dutch Revolt against Hapsburg rule.
Sir Andrew Barton 1466-1511 to 1511 Scotland Served under a Scottish letter of marque, but was described a pirate by English and Portuguese.
Abraham Blauvelt d. 1663 1640-1663 Netherlands One of the last Dutch corsairs of the mid-17th century, Blauvelt mapped much of South America.
Nathaniel Butler b. 1578 1639 England Despite a comparatively unsuccessful career as a privateer, Butler was later colonial governor of Bermuda.
Jan de Bouff early 17th century 1602 Netherlands de Bouff served as a Dunkirker in Habsburg service during the Dutch Revolt.
Hendrik (Enrique) Brower 1581-1643 1600,
1643
Netherlands Brouwer was a privateer who fought the Habsburgs during the Dutch revolt, holding the city of Castro, Chile hostage for a period of two months.
John Callis (Calles) c. 1558-1587? c. 1574-1587 England Welsh pirate active along the southern coast of Wales.
Thomas Cavendish 1560-1592 1587-1592 England The first man to intentionally circumnavigate the globe, Cavendish also raided numerous Spanish towns and ships in the New World.
Matsuura Takanobu 1529-1599 Japan
Zheng Zhilong (Cheng Chih Lung) 1604-1662 1623-1645 China A convert to Christianity, Zhilon collaborated with Dutch forces, helping to create a monopoly on trade with Japan.
Zheng Jing (Cheng Chin) 1643-1682 1662-1682 China Chinese pirate and warlord. The eldest son of Koxinga and grandson of Zheng Zhilong, he succeeded his father as ruler of Tainan and briefly occupied Fukien.
Wang Zhi 16th century 1551-1555 China One of the chief figures amongst the wokou of the 16th century.
Francois le Clerc (Jambe de Bois) 16th century 1650s-1660s France Known for his sacking of Santiago de Cuba in 1554
Jacob Collaart 17th century 1625-1635 Netherlands A Flemish admiral who served as privateer and one of the Dunkirkers in Spanish Habsburg service during the Dutch Revolt, responsible for the destruction of at least 150 fishing boats.
Claes Compaan 1587-1660 1621-1627 Netherlands Former Dutch corsair and privateer, he later became a pirate and was successful in capturing hundreds of ships in Europe, the Barbary coast and West Africa.
Baltazar de Cordes d.1601? 1598-1601 Netherlands A Dutch corsair who fought against the Spanish during the early 17th Century.
Simon (Zyman) the Dancer fl. 1606-1609 1600s Netherlands One of the leading Barbary corsairs, was based in Algiers and Tunis during the early 17th century.
Simon Danziker d. 1611 1600s-1610s Netherlands Dutch corsair and privateer who later became a Barbary corsair. He and John Ward dominated the Western Mediterranean during the early 17th century.
De Veenboer d. 1620 1600s-1610s Netherlands Former Dutch corsair and privateer. Later became a Barbary corsair under Simon the Dancer and eventually commanded the Algiers corsair fleet.
Uluj Ali (Giovanni Dionigi) 1519-1587 1536-1550 Turkey An Italian-born Muslim corsair, who later became an Ottoman admiral and Chief Admiral (Kaptan-ı Derya) of the Ottoman Fleet in the 16th century.
Sir Francis Drake 1540-1596 1563-1596 England Known as "el Draque" (the Dragon), he was considered a hero in England, but little more than a pirate in Spain.
Peter Easton 1570-1619 1602 England A privateer, then pirate, who was able to retire in Villefranche, Savoy with an estimated worth of two million pounds.
Daniel Elfrith c. 1607-1640 1610-1630s England English privateer and slave trader in Barbados.
Jan Evertsen 1630s Netherlands Dutch admiral and corsair.
Juan Garcia fl. 1622 1620s Spain One of the Spanish privateers who accompanied Jan Jacobsen on his last voyage in 1622.
Sir Michael Geare c. 1565-? c. 1584-1603 England Elizabethian Sea Dog active in the West Indies up until the turn of the 17th century.
Sir John Hawkins 1532-1595 1554, 1564, 1567 England A some-time pirate, his work in ship design was important during the threat of invasion from the Spanish Armada.
Piet Hein 1577-1629 1628 Netherlands After serving as a Spanish galley slave for four years, Hein later captured 11,509,524 guilders of cargo from the Spanish treasure fleet.
Pieter Adriaanszoon Ita fl. 1628-1630 1620s Netherlands Dutch corsair and privateer. Commanded one of the earliest and largest expeditions against the Portugal and Spain in the Caribbean during 1628.
Jan Jacobsen d. 1622 1610s-1620s Netherlands Flemish-born privateer in English service during the Eighty Years' War.
Willem Jacobszoon fl. 1624-1625 1620s Netherlands Dutch corsair who accompanied Pieter Schouten on one of the first major expeditions to the West Indies.
Jan Janz (Murad Rais) c. 1570-c. 1641 1590s-1640s Netherlands Dutch privateer taken captive by Barbary corsairs and later became one himself.
Willem Jansen fl. 1600 1600s Netherlands Dutch corsair based in Duinkerken and one time officer under Jacques Colaert.
Cornelius Jol 1597-1641 1630s-1640s Netherlands Dutch corsair successful against the Spanish in the West Indies. One of the first to use a wooden peg leg.
Sir James Lancaster 1554-1618 1591-1603 England Elizabethan Sea Dog active in India during the late 16th century. Later a chief director for the East India Company.
Guillaume Le Testu 1509-1573 1560s-1570s France French privateer, explorer and cartographer. First navigator to chart Australia in 1531.
Hendrick Jacobszoon Lucifer 1583-1627 1627 Netherlands Hendrick captured 1.2 million guilders from a Honduran treasure fleet, but was mortally wounded in the process.
Sir Henry Mainwaring 1587-1653 1610-1616 England English privateer and pirate hunter. His pirate fleet nearly broke the truce between England and Spain following the Anglo-Spanish War.
Olivier van Noort 1558-1627 1598-1601 Netherlands Despite his venture being of limited success, it was the inspiration that led to the formation of the Dutch East India Company.
John Nutt 1620-1623 England An English pirate active in Newfoundland.
Grace O'Malley (Grania Ni Mhaille) 1530-1603 1560s-1600s Ireland An important figure in Irish legend who is still present in popular culture today (see Grace O'Malley (film))
John Oxenham 1536-1580 1570s-1600s England Elizabethian Sea Dog and associate of Sir Frances Drake during the early years of the Anglo-Spanish War. First English privateer to enter the Pacific though Panama.
William Parker 1587-1617 1590s-1570s England Elizabethian Sea Dog active in the West Indies. Successfully attacked Porto Bello in 1602.
Pedro de la Plesa fl. 1622 1620s Spanish He and Juan Garcia who joined Jan Jacobsen on his final voyage in 1622.
Murat Reis the Elder 1506-1608 1534-1608 Rhodes A Turkish privateer and Ottoman admiral who took part in all of the early naval campaigns of Turgut Reis.
Assan Reis (Jan Marinus van Sommelsdijk) fl. 1626 1620s Netherlands Former Dutch privateer turned Barbary corsair. He attacked the Dutch ship St. Jan Babtista under Jacob Jacobsen of Ilpendam on March 7, 1626.
James Riskinner (Reiskimmer) 17th century 1630s England A lieutenant on the ship Warwick, then part of a fleet under the command of Nathaniel Butler, he later took part in a privateering expedition between May-September 1639.
Isaac Rochussen 1631-1710 1660s-1670s Netherlands A Dutch corsair active against the English during the Second and Third Anglo-Dutch War. His capture of The Falcon, an East India merchanman, was one of the most valuble prizes captured during the late-17th century.
Mahieu Romboutsen fl. 1636 1630s Netherlands Dutch corsair in the service of Spain. Was part of a three ship squadron under Jacques Colaert and was captured with him after a five hour battle with Jan Evertsen.
William Rous fl. 1636-1645 1630s-1640s Netherlands Dutch corsair and privateer based on Providence Island. He was involved in privateering expeditiond for the Providence Island Company and later commander of Fort Henry.
Jan van Ryen d. 1627 1620s Netherlands Dutch corsair active in the West Indies. Was killed with a number of colonists attempting to establish a colony on the Wiapoco.
Pieter Schouten fl. 1624-1625 1620s Netherlands Dutch corsair who led one of the Dutch expeditions to the West Indies.
Jacques de Sores 16th century 1555 France A French pirate whose sole documented act was his attack and burning of Havana in 1555.
Dirck Simonszoon van Uitgeest fl. 1628-1629 1620s Netherlands Dutch corsair who commanded an WIC expedition to Brazil bringing back over 12 Portuguese and Spanish prizes.
Sir Thomas Verney 1584-1615 1600s-1610s England English nobleman who left behind his inheritance to become a Barbary corsair.
Johannes van Walbeeck fl. 1634 1620s-1630s Netherlands Dutch admiral and corsair. Captured Curacao in 1634 and later served as governor.
John Ward 1552-1622 1603-1610s England A notorious English pirate around the turn of the 17th century who later became a Barbary Corsair operating out of Tunis during the early 1600s.
Cornelis Wittebol fl. 1622 1620s Netherlands Dutch corsair in Spanish service. In February 1622, attacked a fishing fleet from the Veere and Maasmond sinking several ships and bringing back the survivors to ransom in Duinkerken.
Jacob Willekens 1571-1633 1590s-1630s Netherlands Dutch admiral who led Dutch corsairs on the first major privateering expedition to the West Indies.
Hendrik Worst fl. 1624 1620s Netherlands Dutch corsair who accompanied Pieter Schouten in his expedition to the West Indies.
Wouter Zijp Netherlands
Filips van Zuylen fl. 1624 1620s Netherlands Dutch corsair active against the Portugese in West Africa. Failed to capture Loanda in early 1624.

[edit] Age of the Buccaneers: 1650-1690

Although Jean Bart was born the son of a fisherman, he was able to retire as an Admiral in French service on the strength of his captures during his time as a privateer.
Although Jean Bart was born the son of a fisherman, he was able to retire as an Admiral in French service on the strength of his captures during his time as a privateer.
William Dampier was the first Englishman to explore or map parts of New Holland (Australia) and New Guinea, and was also the first person to circumnavigate the world three times.
William Dampier was the first Englishman to explore or map parts of New Holland (Australia) and New Guinea, and was also the first person to circumnavigate the world three times.
A lifelong sailor, Richard Hawkins was initially a privateer (and pirate) in English service, and was later a Vice-Admiral in the Royal Navy.
A lifelong sailor, Richard Hawkins was initially a privateer (and pirate) in English service, and was later a Vice-Admiral in the Royal Navy.
Known only for a single attack against a Spanish galleon (pictured), Pierre le Grand's existence is disputed.
Known only for a single attack against a Spanish galleon (pictured), Pierre le Grand's existence is disputed.
Henry Morgan was a privateer (and pirate) who later retired to become Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica.
Henry Morgan was a privateer (and pirate) who later retired to become Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica.
François l'Ollonais was nicknamed "Flail of the Spaniards" and had a reputation for brutality – offering no quarter to Spanish prisoners.
François l'Ollonais was nicknamed "Flail of the Spaniards" and had a reputation for brutality – offering no quarter to Spanish prisoners.
Roche Braziliano had a reputation for violence, and once roasted two Spanish farmers when they refused to hand over their pigs.
Roche Braziliano had a reputation for violence, and once roasted two Spanish farmers when they refused to hand over their pigs.
Name Life Years Active Country of origin Comments
Vincenzo Allesandri d. 1657 Italy
Michel Andriezoon 17th century Netherlands
John Ansell d. 1689 England Sailed with Henry Morgan and participated in his raids against Maracaibo and Gibraltar, Venezuela.
Captain Archembeau (Archembo) d. 1681 1670s-1680s France French buccaneer active in the Caribbean.
Jean Bart 1651-1702 1672-1697 France Born the son of a fisherman, Bart retired an Admiral in French service.
Philippe Bequel 17th century 1650-1669 France Was one of the first foreign privateers awarded a letter of marque by the governor of Jamaica
Jacob Janssen van den Bergh fl. 1660 1650s-1660s Netherlands Dutch corsair and slave trader for the Dutch West India Company.
Lancelot Blackburne 1653-1743 1680-1684 England Blackburne was an English clergyman, who became Archbishop of York, and – in popular belief – a pirate.
Edwardo Blomar d. 1679 1670s Spain Spanish renegade active in the Spanish Main during the 1670s. Tried in absentia and convicted of piracy with Bartolomé Charpes and Juan Guartem in Panama in 1679.
Pierre Bot 17th century 1680s France French buccaneer active in the Caribbean.
Marinus van Dijke 1630-1673 Netherlands
Manuel Butiens fl. 1645 1640s Netherlands Dutch renagade and Dunkirker in the service of Spain.
Bartolomé Charpes d. 1679 1680s Spain Spanish renegade who was tried in absentia and convicted of piracy with Edwardo Blomar and Juan Guartem in Panama by Governor Don Dionicio Alceda in 1679.
Edward Collier 17th century 1668-1671 England Served as Sir Henry Morgan's second-in-command throughout much of his expeditions against Spain during the mid-17th century.
John Cooke (Cook) d. 1683 1680s England English buccaneer who led an expedition against the Spanish in the early 1680s.
John Coxon d. 1689 1677-1682 England One of the most famous of the Brethren of the Coast, a loose consortium of pirates and privateers who were active on the Spanish Main.
William Dampier 1651-1715 1670-1688 England Was the first person to circumnavigate the world three times.
Edward Davis 17th century 1680-1688 England Led the last major buccaneer raid against Panama.
John Davis (Robert Searle) 17th century England Davis was one of the earliest and most active buccaneers on Jamaica.
Jacquotte Delahaye 17th century 1660s France Delahaye was a French Buccaneer, and together with Anne Dieu-Le-Veut was one of very few female buccaneers.
Anne Dieu-Le-Veut b.1650 1650-1704 France Was originally one of the women – "Filles de Roi" – sent by the French government to Tortuga to become wives to the local male colonists.
Charlotte de Berry 17th century 1660s England A female pirate, she later commanded her own ship.
Cornelius Essex d. 1680 1670s England An English buccaneer who took part in Captain Bartholomew Sharp's privateering expedition, the "Pacific Adventure", during the late 1670s.
Caleb Paul 17th century England
Laurens de Graaf 1653-1704 1672-1697 Netherlands Characterised as "a great and mischievous pirate" by Henry Morgan, de Graaf was a Dutch pirate, mercenary, and naval officer in the service of the French colony of Saint-Domingue.
Michel de Grammont 1645-1686 1670-1686 France A French buccaneer, de Grammont primarily attacked Spanish holdings in Venezuela.
Jean du Casse 1646-1715 168?-1697 France Born to Hugenot parents, du Casse was allowed to join the French navy on the value of his prizes taken while a buccaneer.
Alexandre Exquemelin 1645-1707 1669-1674
1697
France A French writer, most known as the author of one of the most important sourcebooks of seventeenth century piracy, De Americaensche Zee-Roovers.
Jean Foccard 17th century 1680s France Associate of Laurens de Graaf and Michel de Grammont. He late joined them in their attack on Tampico in 1682.
"Red Legs" Greaves 17th Century Scotland/Ireland Greaves's nickname was based on a commonly used term for reddened legs often seen among the Scottish and Irish who took to wearing kilts in almost any weather.
Juan Guartem 17th Century 1670s Spain A Spanish renegade pirate who raided Spanish settlements in New Spain during the late 17th century with his most notable raid being against Chepo in 1679.
Peter Harris d. 1680 1670s England English buccaneer and member of Captain Bartholomew Sharp's "Pacific Expedition". Killed at Panama in 1680.
Jean Hamilton 17th century 1680s Anglo-French French buccaneer active in the Caribbean. Later hunted down by Captain John Coxon.
Richard Hawkins 1562-1622 1593-1594 England A buccaneer and explorer who was later knighted.
George Hout (d'Hout) fl. 1687 1680s England English buccaneer who joined Francios Grogniet and Pierre le Picard in their raid on Guayaquil in 1687.
William Jackson 17th century 1639-1645 England It was the fleet under his command that captured Jamaica for England.
Bartholomeus de Jager fl. 1655 1650s Netherlands Dutch corsair active against the Portugese. He attacked a small merchant fleet at Fernando Noronha capturing one merchant ship and driving off the other.
Daniel Johnson 1629-1675 1657-1675 England Became known as "Johnson the Terror" amongst the Spanish.
William Knight 17th century 1684-1686 England Along with Edward Davis, he took part in the final large buccaneer attack on Spanish holdings.
Pierre Le Grand 17th century France Known only for a single attack against a Spanish galleon, his existence is disputed.
Captain Lessone 17th century France French buccaneer who sailed with John Coxon during the early 1680s.
Thomas Magott (Mackett) 17th century 1680s England English buccaneer who sailed with Bartholomew Sharp and others on the "Pacific Adventure".
Edward Mansvelt (Mansfield) d. 1666 1650s-1660s Curacao Dutch buccaneer in English service. Known as the Admiral of the "Brethren of the Coast", Mansvelt was a mentor to Sir Henry Morgan who succeeded him following his death.
Marquis de Maintenon 1648-1691 1672-1676 France A French nobleman who became a buccaneer in the Caribbean, selling his castle and title to Madame de Maintenon
David Marteen 17th century 1663-1665 Netherlands Known primarily as the sole non-English Captain who participated in the raids against Spanish strongholds in present-day Mexico and Nicaragua.
Daniel Montbars (Exterminator) 1645-1701? 1660s-1670s France A former French naval officer and gentleman adventurer, he engaged in a violent and destructive war against Spain in the Caribbean and the Spanish Main. His hatred of the Spanish earned him the name "Montbars the Exterminator".
Sir Henry Morgan 1635-1688 1663-1674 Wales A privateer (and pirate) who later retired to become Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica.
John Morris 17th century 1663-1672 England A skilled pilot, he served with both Christopher Myngs and Henry Morgan before becoming a pirate hunter.
Sir Christopher Myngs 1625-1666 1650s-1660s England Described as "unhinged and out of tune" by the governor of Jamaica, Myngs nevertheless became a Vice-Admiral of the Blue in the Royal Navy.
François l'Ollonais (Jean-David Nau) 1635-1668 1660-1668 France Nicknamed "Flail of the Spaniards", l'Ollonais had a reputation for brutality, offering no quarter to Spanish prisoners.
Pierre Le Picard fl. 1666-1690 1660s-1690s France An officer under l'Ollonais, he and Moise Vauquelin left to pursue a career on their own. He later served in King William's War.
Chevalier du Plessis d. 1668 1660s France French privateer active in the West Indies. He was succeeded by Moise Vauquelin following his death.
Baron Jean de Pointis 1635-1707 1690s France His greatest venture was the 1697 Raid of Cartagena.
Thomas Pound d. 1703 1689 England Briefly commanded a small ship near Massachusetts before being captured.
Bartolomeo Português b. 1630 1666-1669 Portugal One of the earliest pirates to use a pirate code.
Lawrence Prince fl. 1659-1672 1650s-1670s Netherlands Dutch buccaneer in English service. An officer under Sir Henry Morgan, he and John Morris led the vanguard at Panama in 1671.
Roche Braziliano 17th century 1654-1671 Netherlands Roasted two Spanish farmers alive when they refused to hand over their pigs.
Philip Ras fl. 1652-1655 1650s Netherlands Captured several English ships as both a corsair and privateer during the First Anglo-Dutch War.
Thomas Paine 17th century 1680s England A colonial American privateer who raided several settlements in the West Indies with Jan Willems, most notably against Rio de la Hacha in 1680. He also drove the French from Block Island.
Manuel Rivero Pardel d. 1671 1668-1671 Portugal Portuguese privateer in the service of Spain. One of the few successful privateers active against the buccaneers of the Caribbean during the late 17th century.
Richard Sawkins d. 1680 1679-1680 England Participated, along with John Coxon and Bartholomew Sharp, in the surprise attack on Santa Maria
Lewis Scot fl. 1663 1660s England Known for his attack on the city of Campeche, on the Yucatan Peninsula.
Bartholomew Sharp 1650-1690 1679-1682 England Plundered 25 Spanish ships and numerous small towns.
Gustav Skytte 1637-1663 1657-1663 Sweden Attacked ships in the Baltic Sea, along with other accomplices of noble descent.
Bernard Claesen Speirdyke fl. 1663-1670 1660s-1670s Netherlands Dutch buccaneer active in the Caribbean, he was captured by Captain Manuel Rivero Pardel near Cuba and later executed.
Charles Swan 17th century England A reluctant pirate, he begged for a pirate even as he looted his way around South America.
Jacques Tavernier 1625-1673 France
Nicholas (Nikolaas) van Hoorn 1635-1683 1663-1683 Netherlands Merchant, privateer and later pirate, van Hoorn was hugely successful before dying of wound infection.
Cornelis Janszoon van de Velde fl. 1655 1650s Netherlands Dutch corsair active near the Antillen, he was briefly associated with Bartholomeus de Jager.
Moise Vauquelin (Moses Vanclein) fl. 1650-1672 1650s-1670s France An officer under l'Ollonais, he also had a partnership with Pierre le Picard. In his later years, he wrote a book detailing the coastline of Honduras and the Yucatan along with fellow buccaneer Philippe Bequel.
Lionel Wafer 1640-1705 1679-1688 Wales An explorer whose work helped inspire the Darien Scheme.
Yanky (Jankie) Willem fl. 1681-1687 1680s Netherlands Dutch buccaneer active in the Caribbean.
William Wright 17th century 1675-1682 England Despite being English, Wright was active as a privateer under a French commission. He later became a buccaneer.
Stenka Razin 1630-1671 Russia A Cossack pirate who operated on the Volga and later expanded into the Caspian Sea.
John Pyne 17th century Spain

[edit] Golden Age of Piracy: 1690-1730

The most successful pirate of the Golden Age of Piracy, Black Bart was estimated to have captured more than 470 vessels.
The most successful pirate of the Golden Age of Piracy, Black Bart was estimated to have captured more than 470 vessels.
With his fearsome appearance, Blackbeard is often credited with the creation of the stereotypical image of a pirate.
With his fearsome appearance, Blackbeard is often credited with the creation of the stereotypical image of a pirate.
Despite never commanding a ship herself, Anne Bonny is remembered as one of few female historical pirates.
Despite never commanding a ship herself, Anne Bonny is remembered as one of few female historical pirates.
Henry Every (or Avery) is famous as one of the few pirates of the era who was able to retire with his takings without being either arrested or killed in battle.
Henry Every (or Avery) is famous as one of the few pirates of the era who was able to retire with his takings without being either arrested or killed in battle.
Although modern historians dispute the legitimacy of his trial and execution, the rumour of Captain Kidd's buried treasure has served only to build a legend around the man as a great pirate.
Although modern historians dispute the legitimacy of his trial and execution, the rumour of Captain Kidd's buried treasure has served only to build a legend around the man as a great pirate.
Nicknamed "la Buse" (the Buzzard) for the speed with which he attacked his targets, Olivier Levasseur left behind a cryptic message that has yet to be deciphered fully today.
Nicknamed "la Buse" (the Buzzard) for the speed with which he attacked his targets, Olivier Levasseur left behind a cryptic message that has yet to be deciphered fully today.
Name Life Years Active Country of origin Comments
Lars Gathenhielm 1689-1718 1710-1718 Sweden Active on the Baltic Sea
Thomas Anstis d. 1723 1718-1723 England Was mainly active in the Caribbean, and served under first Howell Davis and later Bartholomew Roberts
Ingela Gathenhielm 1692-1729 1718-1721 Sweden Widow of Lars Gathenhielm, active on the Baltic Sea.
Bartholomew Roberts (Black Bart) 1682-1722 1719-1722 Wales The most successful pirate of the Golden Age of Piracy, estimated to have captured more than 470 vessels.
George Booth d. 1700 1696-1700 England One of the earliest pirates active in the Indian Ocean and Red Sea.
John Bowen d. 1704 1700-1704 Bermuda Was active in the Indian Ocean, his contemporaries included George Booth and Nathaniel North.
Samuel Bellamy (Black Sam) 1689-1717 1716-1717 England Despite having a career of less than year, Bellamy was very successful, capturing more than 50 ships before his death.
Blackbeard (Edward Teach) 1680-1718 1712-1718 England With his fearsome appearance, Blackbeard is often credited with the creation of the stereotypical image of a pirate.
Black Caesar d. 1718 1700s-1718 Africa A captured slave turned pirate, Black Caesar was a well-known pirate active off the Florida Keys during the early 18th century. He later acted as a lieutenant to Blackbeard and was one of five Africans serving on his flagship.
Stede Bonnet 1688-1718 1717-1718 Barbados Nicknamed "The Gentleman Pirate", Bonnett was born into a wealthy family before turning to piracy.
Anne Bonny 1698-1782 to 1725 Ireland Despite never commanding a ship herself, Anne Bonny is remembered as one of few female historical pirates.
Nicholas Brown d. 1726 to 1726 England Active off the cost of Jamaica, Brown was eventually killed – and his head pickled – by childhood friend John Drudge.
Dirk Chivers early 18th century 1694-1699 Netherlands Active in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean, Chivers later retired from piracy and returned to the Netherlands.
Thomas Cocklyn early 18th century 1717 to death England Primarily known for his association with Howell Davis and Oliver La Buze, Cocklyn's activities after 1719 are unknown.
Christopher Condent d. 1770 1718-1720 England After entering into piracy in 1718, Condent later took a prize of £150,000 and retired to France, becoming a wealthy merchant.
William Condon d. 1721 to 1721 England Captaining the Fiery Dragon, Condon was killed when she caught fire and sank.
Robert Culliford early 18th century 1690-1698 England The former first mate of William Kidd, Culliford led a first mutiny against Kidd, stealing his ship Blessed William.
Alexander Dalzeel 1662-1715 1885-1715 Scotland Served under Henry Every. Was captured four times before finally being hanged.
Howell Davis 1690-1719 1718-1719 Wales Having a career that lasted only 11 months, Davis was ambushed during an attempt to kidnap the governor of Príncipe.
Edward England 1690-1720 1717-1720 Ireland Differing from many other pirates of his day, England did not kill captives unless necessary.
John Evans d. 1723 1722-1723 Wales After an unsuccessful career as a legitimate sailor, Evans turned to piracy – initially raiding houses from a small canoe.
Henry Every (Avery) b. 1653 1695-1696 England Famous as one of the few pirates of the era who was able to retire with his takings without being either arrested or killed in battle.
John Fenn d. 1723 to 1723 England Sailed with Bartholomew Roberts and, later, Thomas Anstis.
William Fly d. 1726 to 1726 England Raided off the New England coast before being captured and hanged at Boston, Massachusetts.
Chares Harris d. 1723 to 1723 England Joining the Barbary corsairs, Harris converted to Islam before being captured and later hanged.
John Halsey d. 1708 1705-1708 Colonial America Active in the Atlantic and Indian oceans, Halsey is remembered by Defoe as "brave in his Person, courteous to all his Prisoners, lived beloved, and died regretted by his own People."
Miguel Henríquez b. 1680 early 18th century Puerto Rico Although born a shoemaker, Henríquez was later awarded a letter of marque by Spain for his actions against the British.
Benjamin Hornigold d. 1719 1717-1719 England Known for being less aggressive than other pirates, Hornigold once captured a ship for the sole purpose of seizing the crew's hats.
Thomas Howard early 18th century 1698-1703 England Howard served under both George Booth and John Bowen and later commanded the Prosperous.
"Calico Jack" John Rackham 1682-1720 to 1720 England Earned his nickname for the colourful calico clothes that he wore.
Henry Jennings d. 1745 1715 England Although later governor of the pirate haven of New Providence, Jennings only carried two pirate acts – gaining an estimated 410,000 pesos.
John Julian d. 1733 1716-1717 Miskito origins Recorded as the first black pirate to operate in the New World.
James Kelly (James Gilliam) d. 1701 to 1699 England Active in the Indian Ocean, Kelly was a long-time associate of William Kidd.
William "Captain" Kidd 1645-1701 1695-1699 Scotland Although modern historians dispute the legitimacy of his trial and execution, the rumour of Captain Kidd's buried treasure has served only to build a legend around the man as a great pirate.
Olivier Levasseur (Oliver La Buse) 1680-1730 1716-1730 France Nicknamed "la Buse" (the Buzzard) for the speed with which he attacked his targets, Levasseur left behind a cryptic message that has yet to be deciphered fully today.
Edward "Ned" Low 1690-1724 1721-1724 England A pirate known for his vicious tortures, his methods were described as having "done credit to the ingenuity of the Spanish Inquisition in its darkest days".
George Lowther d. 1723 to 1723 England Active in the Caribbean and the Atlantic, one of Lowther's lieutenants included Edward Low.
Christopher Moody d. 1718 1713-1718 England Active off North and South Carolina, Moody offered no quarter to captured crews, signified by his flying of a red standard.
Nathaniel North b. 1672 1689-1704
1707-1709
Bermuda Active in the Indian Ocean and Red Sea, North served with other famous contemporaries, including John Bowen and George Booth.
William Phillips d. 1724 England Phillips had his leg amputated by a John Phillips after being shot.
James Plaintan early 18th century Denmark Plaintan ruled the island of Madagascar between 1725 and 1728, primarily through fear, and was known as the "King of Ranter Bay".
John Quelch 1666-1704 1703-1704 England Quelch was the first person tried for piracy outside England under Admiralty Law and therefore without a jury.
Mary Read 1690-1721 to 1720 England Along with Anne Bonny, one of few female historical pirates. When captured, Bonny escaped hanging by claiming she was pregnant, but died soon after of a fever while still in prison.
Woodes Rogers 1679-1732 1709-1710 England Played a major role in the suppression of pirates in the Caribbean
Francis Spriggs d. 1725 to 1725 England Along with George Lowther and Edward Low, Spriggs was primarily active in the Bay of Honduras during the early 1720s.
John Taylor early 18th century England At Reunion Island, Taylor is reputed to have captured the most valuable prize in pirate history.
Thomas Tew d. 1695 1692-1695 England Despite only going on two pirate voyages, Tew pioneered a route later known as the Pirate Round.
Charles Vane 1680-1720 1716-1720 England Disliked due to his cruelty, Vane showed little respect for the pirate code, cheating his crew out of their shares in the takings.
Richard Worley d. 1719 to 1719 England Credited as one of the first pirates to fly the skull and crossbones pirate flag.
Emanuel Wynn early 18th century France Was the first pirate to fly the Jolly Roger. His design, however, also incorporate an hourglass below the skull.

[edit] Decline of Piracy: 1730-1900

Hippolyte de Bouchard, known for his heated temper, was the first Argentine to circumnavigate the globe.
Hippolyte de Bouchard, known for his heated temper, was the first Argentine to circumnavigate the globe.
Roberto Cofresi was Puerto Rico's most famous pirate and was regarded by many as the Puerto Rican equivalent of Robin Hood.
Roberto Cofresi was Puerto Rico's most famous pirate and was regarded by many as the Puerto Rican equivalent of Robin Hood.


Name Life Years Active Country of origin Comments
Tuanku Abbas early 19th century to 1844 Malaysia The brother of a rajah of Achin, known for his sponsoring and leading of pirate raids.
Mancel Alcantra d. 1829 Spain
Joseph Baker d. 1800 1800 Canada The single piratical action of his career consisted of an unsuccessful attempt to commandeer the sloop Eliza.
Eric Cobham and Maria Lindsey 1700-1760 1720s-1740s England Cobham and his wife, Maria, were primarily active in the Gulf of St. Lawrence during the
Hippolyte de Bouchard 1780-1843 1817-1819 Argentina A French and Argentine sailor who fought for Argentina, Chile and Peru.
Henri Caesar early 18th century 1805-1830 Haiti Haitian pirate active in the Caribbean during the early 18th century.
Chi Apu d. 1851 China
Roberto Cofresí 1791-1825 to 1825 Puerto Rico Puerto Rico's most famous pirate, regarded by many as the Puerto Rican equivalent of Robin Hood.
Diabolito (Little Devil) d. 1823 Cuba Cuban-born pirate active in the Caribbean during the early 19th century. He was one of the first pirates to be hunted down by Commodore David Porter and the Mosquito Fleet during the early 1820s.
Hezekiah Frith Early 19th century 1790s-1800s Bermuda British shipowner and smuggler known as Bermuda's "gentleman privateer". Alledged to have used his business as a cover to withhold cargo sized in privateering expeditions and amass a small fortune.
Vincent Gambi d. 1820 Italy A pirate based out of New Orleans, he was an associate of Jean Lafitte.
José Gaspar (Gasparilla) 1756-1821 1783-1721 Spain Though a popular figure in Florida folklore, there is no pre-twentieth century evidence of his existence.
Charles Gibbs 1798-1831 1816-1831 United States of America One of the last pirates active in the Caribbean, and one of the last people executed for piracy by the United States.
"Don" Pedro Gilbert 1800-1834 1832-1834 Colombia Took part in the last recorded incident of piracy in Atlantic waters.
Nathaniel Gordon 1834-1862 1860 United States of America The first and only American slave trader to be tried, convicted, and executed "for being engaged in the Slave Trade" in accordance with the Piracy Law of 1820.
Catherine Hagerty and Charlotte Badger early 19th century 1806 England While being deported from England, these female convicts persuaded the crew to mutiny and steal the ship they were being transported on.
Mitch Harris 1750-1780 Canada
Jorgen Jorgensen 1780-1841 1807-1808 Denmark Dutch adventurer and writer, he was captured by the British as a privateer during the Napoleonic Wars.
Jean Lafitte c. 1780-? 1803-1814 France French pirate (or privateer) active in the Gulf of Mexico during the early 1800s. A wanted fugitive by the United States, he later participated in the Battle of New Orleans on the side of the Americans.
Sam Hall Lord 1778-1844 Sam Lord was one of the most famous buccaneers on the island of Barbados.
Samuel Mason 1739-1803 to 1803 United States of America Initially Associate Judge at West County, Virginia, Mason later became a highway robber and waterways pirate.
Cheng I (鄭一) d. 1807 China A pirate on the Chinese coast in the 18h and 19th centuries.
Ching Shih (Simp.: 郑氏, Trad.:鄭氏) d. 1844 1807-1810 China A prominent female pirate in late Qing China.
Benito de Soto 1805-1830 1827-1830 Spain The most notorious of the last generation to attack shipping on the Atlantic Ocean.
Shap-'ng Tsai d. 1849 1845-1849 China Commanded around 70 junks in the South China Sea before retiring and accepting a pardon from the Chinese government.
Cheung Po Tsai (Simp.: 张保仔, Trad.:張保仔) early 19th century to 1810 China Active along the Guangdong coast and is said to have commanded a fleet of 600 junks.
Dominique You 1775-1830 1802-1814 Haiti Acquired a reputation for daring as a pirate. Retired to become a politician in New Orleans.
Bill Johnston 1782-1870 United States of America Nicknamed "Pirate of the Thousand Islands".

[edit] Piracy in the twentieth century: 1900-2000

Paul Watson (silver hair) has had his confrontational tactics – particularly an incident involving butyric acid as well as sinking of ships – branded as piratical by some organisations.
Paul Watson (silver hair) has had his confrontational tactics – particularly an incident involving butyric acid as well as sinking of ships – branded as piratical by some organisations.
Name Life Years Active Country of origin Comments
Boysie Singh 1908-1957 1947-1956 Trinidad Active in the waters between Venezuela and Trinidad. Singh commonly attacked fishing boats, killing the crew and stealing the boat engine, before sinking the boat and selling the engine.
Paul Watson born 1950 1978- Canada Watson has had his confrontational tactics – particularly an incident involving butyric acid as well as sinking of ships – branded as piratical by some organisations.

[edit] See also

[edit] References

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[edit] Ancient World

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[edit] Middle Ages

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[edit] Rise of the English Sea Dogs and Dutch Privateer: 1580-1650

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[edit] Age of the Buccaneers: 1650-1690

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[edit] Golden Age of Piracy: 1690-1730

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  • The Tryals of Major Stede Bonnet, and Other Pirates. London, Printed for Benj. Cowse at the Rose and Crown in St Paul's Church-Yard, 1719.
  • Zacks, Richard (2002). The Pirate Hunter : The True Story of Captain Kidd. Hyperion Books (ISBN 0-7868-8451-7).

[edit] Decline of Piracy: 1730-1900

  • Ans, Andre-Marcel d' (1980). "The Legend of Gasparilla: Myth and History on Florida's West Coast". Tampa Bay History.
  • Baker, Joseph. The Confession of Joseph Baker. Philadelphia: Richard Folwell, 1800.
  • Cordingly, David (1997). Under the Black Flag: The Romance and the Reality of Life Among the Pirates. Harvest Books.
  • Departamento de Estudios Históricos Navales de la Armada Argentina (1987), Historia marítima Argentina: Tomo V, Buenos Aires, Argentina. ISBN 950-9257-05-2
  • Gibbs, Joseph (2007), "Dead Men Tell No Tales: The Lives and Legends of the Pirate Charles Gibbs." University of South Carolina Press.
  • Gilbert, Pedro. A Report of the Trial of Pedro Gilbert. Boston: Russell, Oridorne and Metcalf, 1834.
  • Gilbert, Pedro. Trial of the Twelve Spanish Pirates of the Schooner Panda, A Guinea Slaver... For Robbery and Piracy, Committed on Boards the Brig Mexican, 20th Sept. 1832. Boston: Lemuel Gulliver, 1834.
  • Gregory, Kristiana. The Stowaway: A Tale of California Pirates. Scholastic Trade, 1995. ISBN 0-590-48822-8
  • Serle, Percival (1949). "Jorgensen, Jorgen". Dictionary of Australian Biography. Sydney: Angus and Robertson. 
  • Pickering, David. "Pirates". CollinsGem. HarperCollins Publishers, New York, NY. pp-96-97. 2006
  • Rothert, Otto A. The Outlaws of Cave-In-Rock, Otto A. Rothert, Cleveland 1924; rpt. 1996 ISBN 0-8093-2034-7
  • Scott, Ernest (1916). "A Short History of Australia: Chap.XV, Melbourne
  • Soodalter, Ron Hanging Captain Gordon: The Life and Trial of an American Slave Trader, Atria Books, New York, 2006, ISBN 0-74326-728-1.

[edit] Piracy in the twentieth century

  • Bickerton, Derek. The Murders of Boysie Singh: Robber, Arsonist, Pirate, Mass-Murderer, Vice and Gambling King of Trinidad. Arthur Barker Limited, London. 1962
  • Morris, David B. Earth Warrior: Overboard With Paul Watson and the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, 1995. ISBN 1-55591-203-6

[edit] External links

[edit] Ancient World

[edit] Middle Ages

[edit] Rise of the English Sea Dogs and Dutch Privateer: 1580-1650

[edit] Age of the Buccaneers: 1650-1690

[edit] Golden Age of Piracy: 1690-1730

[edit] Decline of Piracy: 1730-1900

[edit] Piracy in the twentieth century



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