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  1. Bartholomew Roberts (17 May 1682 – 10 February 1722), born John Roberts, was a Welsh pirate who was, measured by vessels captured, the most successful pirate of the Golden Age of Piracy. During his piratical career, he took over 400 prize ships.

  2. Bartholomew Roberts was a pirate captain of a succession of shipsthe “Royal Rover,” “Fortune,” “Royal Fortune,” and “Good Fortune”—who burned and plundered ships from the coasts of West Africa to the coasts of Brazil and the Caribbean and as far north as Newfoundland.

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  3. Sep 7, 2021 · Bartholomew Roberts, aka 'Black Bart' Roberts (c. 1682-1722), was a Welsh pirate and one of the most successful villains of the Golden Age of Piracy. Roberts plundered over 400 ships on both sides of the Atlantic during his infamous three-year career, far more than any other pirate of the period.

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  4. Jul 21, 2019 · Learn about the life and exploits of Bartholomew Roberts, also known as Black Bart, the most successful buccaneer of the Golden Age of Piracy. Find out how he captured and looted hundreds of ships, had four flags, and was killed by pirate hunters in 1722.

  5. Feb 22, 2018 · Learn about the life and career of Bartholomew Roberts, the most successful pirate of the Golden Age of Piracy. He was a charismatic and moral leader who took over 400 ships and inspired The Princess Bride character.

  6. Learn about the life and exploits of Bartholomew Roberts, the most successful pirate in the Golden Age of Piracy. Find out how he captured over 470 ships, wore a diamond cross, and died in battle with the navy.

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  8. Nov 23, 2019 · Learn about the life and exploits of Bartholomew "Black Bart" Roberts, the most successful pirate of the Golden Age of Piracy. Discover how he became a pirate, captured over 400 ships, used different flags, and died in battle.

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