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Aruj Barbarossa (1473-1518)Aruj BarbarossaPotter's son. His homeland was the island of Lesvos. Probably because he did n...
11/01/2022

Aruj Barbarossa (1473-1518)

Aruj Barbarossa
Potter's son. His homeland was the island of Lesvos. Probably because he did not find his great love on it, or perhaps because of the capture of the island by the Turks, Barbarossa becomes a pirate at the age of 16. After 4 years, he concludes an agreement with the authorities of Tunisia, according to which he can create his own base on one of the islands, and in return, he shares a percentage of the profits. Soon he becomes Sultan of Algeria. However, as a result of a clash with the Spaniards, he was killed. His successor was a younger brother known as Barbaross.

Zheng Shi (1785-1844)Zheng Shi"Night Butterfly", who first became the wife and then the widow of the famous pirate Zheng...
10/29/2022

Zheng Shi (1785-1844)

Zheng Shi
"Night Butterfly", who first became the wife and then the widow of the famous pirate Zheng Yi, she inherited more than 400 ships after the death of her husband, which were a thunderstorm for the Chinese merchant fleet. The strictest discipline was introduced on the ships, which put an end to such pirate liberties as the robbery of allies and violence against prisoners. In addition, Zheng Shi is known in history as the owner of brothels and the patroness of gambling.

William Dampier (1651-1715)
10/27/2022

William Dampier (1651-1715)

Olivier (Francois) le Wasser (1690-1730)Olivier (Francois) le WasserOne of the most famous pirates, whose homeland was F...
10/24/2022

Olivier (Francois) le Wasser (1690-1730)

Olivier (Francois) le Wasser
One of the most famous pirates, whose homeland was France. Without taking a direct part in the pirate raids against the British and Spaniards, Vasser, meanwhile, received the lion's share of all b***y.

Grace O'Malle (1530-1603)Grace O'MalleThis name is forever entered into the annals of piracy. The life of this girl is a...
10/24/2022

Grace O'Malle (1530-1603)
Grace O'Malle
This name is forever entered into the annals of piracy. The life of this girl is a continuous series of love and adventurous adventures. In the beginning, she is a pirate along with her father. Then, after the death of her father, she herself becomes the leader of the Owen clan. With a saber in hand and loose hair, she made her enemies tremble.

William Kidd (1645-1701)William KiddHis fate has become a reminder to all pirates of the inevitable punishment. By a cou...
10/24/2022

William Kidd (1645-1701)

William Kidd
His fate has become a reminder to all pirates of the inevitable punishment. By a court verdict, he was executed, and his body was placed on display in a metal cage in London for more than 23 years. The reason for this was the pirate antics of Kidd, who was a real disaster not only for the French, but also for the British.

Francis Drake (1540-1596)Francis DrakeDespite the fact that Francis was born in the family of a priest, he was not an ex...
10/24/2022

Francis Drake (1540-1596)

Francis Drake
Despite the fact that Francis was born in the family of a priest, he was not an exemplary Christian. This was facilitated by the blessing of the Queen of England, who was ready for anything, if only the Spaniards were not the leading power in the world. At 18, Drake becomes the captain of a pirate ship that robs and destroys Spain's property.

Henry Morgan (1635-1688)Henry MorganThe name of this pirate, we know from the film "Hearts of Three", based on the novel...
10/23/2022

Henry Morgan (1635-1688)

Henry Morgan
The name of this pirate, we know from the film "Hearts of Three", based on the novel of the same name by Jack London.

Jetrow Flint (1680-1718)Jetrow FlintThe famous Captain Flint begins our selection today. Despite the fact that this is t...
10/23/2022

Jetrow Flint (1680-1718)

Jetrow Flint
The famous Captain Flint begins our selection today. Despite the fact that this is the name of a fictional character created by the thought of the Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson, his mention is worthy of this collection.

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