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Edward Teach (or Thatch; c. 1680 – 22 November 1718), better known as Blackbeard, was an English pirate who operated around the West Indies and the eastern coast of Britain's North American colonies.
Nov 21, 2018 · The most iconic scene in Blackbeard’s storied life is his death on Nov. 22, 1718. Here's how it really happened. Realizing that he was under attack, Blackbeard ordered his men to cut the ...
May 27, 2024 · Blackbeard (born c. 1680, Bristol?, England—died November 22, 1718, Ocracoke Island, North Carolina [U.S.]) was one of history’s most famous pirates, who became an imposing figure in American folklore. Little is known of Blackbeard’s early life, and his origins have been left to speculation.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Aug 19, 2021 · Blackbeard (d. 1718), otherwise known as Edward Teach (probably an assumed name), was an infamous English pirate who operated in the Caribbean and Atlantic during a surprisingly short career lasting just 15 months.
- Mark Cartwright
Nov 20, 2018 · Learn how the notorious pirate Edward Teach, also known as Blackbeard, met his end in a sword-swinging clash with British warships in 1718. Find out how his severed head became a trophy and his legend grew.
Learn about Edward Teach, also known as Blackbeard, one of the most feared pirates in history. Find out how he became a pirate, how he terrorized the Atlantic coast, and how he met his fate in a surprise attack by the Royal Navy.
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Aug 14, 2019 · Learn about the life and exploits of Edward Teach, also known as Blackbeard, the most notorious pirate of the Golden Age. Discover his origins, his ships, his battles, his death, and his legacy.
