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William Kidd (c. 1654 – 23 May 1701), also known as Captain William Kidd or simply Captain Kidd, was a Scottish privateer. Conflicting accounts exist regarding his early life, but he was likely born in Dundee and later settled in New York City.
May 19, 2024 · William Kidd, byname Captain Kidd, 17th-century privateer and semilegendary pirate who became celebrated in English literature as one of the most colorful outlaws of all time. Fortune seekers have hunted his buried treasure in vain through succeeding centuries.
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Aug 25, 2021 · Captain William Kidd (c. 1645-1701) was a Scottish privateer turned pirate who, despite only ever capturing one significant prize ship, has become legendary thanks to the persistent rumour he buried a fantastic treasure that nobody has yet found. Kidd was arrested, sent to England, and hanged in Wapping Old Stairs in 1701.
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Apr 2, 2014 · William Kidd is one of the most famous pirates in history, remembered for his execution for piracy on the Indian Ocean.
May 8, 2019 · Learn about the life and adventures of William Kidd, a Scottish ship's captain who became a pirate and was hanged in 1701. Find out how he captured a treasure ship, lost his backers, and faced a sensational trial in England.
Jun 24, 2015 · News broke on May 7th, 2015 that the long-lost treasure of the notorious pirate, Captain William Kidd, had been found off the coast of Madagascar in the form of a silver bar. This is not the...
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May 18, 2018 · Learn about the life and adventures of William Kidd, one of the most notorious pirates in history. Find out how he became a pirate, who sponsored him, and how he met his fate.
