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   Was Stede Bonnet a real person?

   • Stede Bonnet, the "Gentleman Pirate," was a very real person — but what happened when he met up with Blackbeard? Stede Bonnet, known as the "Gentleman Pirate," was a real person who left his wealthy life to become a pirate, although the reasons behind his choice remain a mystery.

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   Who is Stede Bonnet in our flag means death?

   • Our Flag Means Death depicts the historical pirate Stede Bonnet as a foolish, somewhat harmless figure. IMDB What was the golden age of piracy? Pirates have been around since ancient times and still exist today. Julius Caesar was captured by Cilician pirates in 75BC.

   Gentleman pirates, shipwrecks and Stede Bonnet: what Our Flag Means

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   Was Stede Bonnet a 'gentleman pirate'?

   • With his stylish clothes and powdered wig, Stede Bonnet (in a c. 1725 woodcut) stood out among the bearded, unkempt, ill-mannered pirates with whom he sailed. Corbis Stede Bonnet's career as the "Gentleman Pirate" may represent the worst midlife crisis on record.

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   Who was Major Stede Bonnet?

   • Major Stede Bonnet was not your typical pirate – in an act that can only be described as a personal crisis, he abandoned a life of carefree luxury in favour of crime and carousing on the high seas. Soon the ‘Gentleman Pirate’ would become an ally of the most notorious pirate of the 18th century: Blackbeard.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Stede_BonnetStede Bonnet - Wikipedia

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   Stede Bonnet (1688 – 10 December 1718) was a Barbadian-born pirate and military officer, known as the Gentleman Pirate because he was a moderately wealthy landowner before turning to a life of crime.

4. www.mentalfloss.com › posts › stede-bonnet-gentlemanStede Bonnet: The Real History of the ’Gentleman’ Pirate in ...

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   Nov 11, 2023 · Learn about the real-life pirate who inspired the Max series Our Flag Means Death, from his wealthy background to his betrayal by Blackbeard. Find out how he became a pirate, what crimes he committed, and how he died.

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   Oct 2, 2023 · Learn about the true story of Stede Bonnet, a wealthy gentleman who became a pirate in 1717 and met Blackbeard. Find out how he was captured, tried, and executed after a battle with Colonel William Rhet.

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7. www.historyextra.com › period › georgianWho Was Stede Bonnet? The Real Gentleman Pirate In Our Flag ...

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   Jan 4, 2023 · Stede Bonnet is the star of period comedy Our Flag Means Death, which follows the ‘Gentleman Pirate’ through his mid-life crisis, abandoning his life of plenty to become a pirate. It does not go well.

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   Sep 3, 2021 · Bonnet did fly a Jolly Roger, and this was a black flag with a skull in the centre, a single bone below, a dagger on the left side, and a heart on the right side. Like all Jolly Rogers and pirate flags, it was hoisted to encourage a ship to surrender without a fight.

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   May 2, 2022 · The series depicts the life and adventures of Stede Bonnet, a plantation owner who became a pirate in the 18th century. Learn about the historical Stede Bonnet, his relationship with Blackbeard, and his capture and execution.

10. www.smithsonianmag.com › history › the-gentlemanThe Gentleman Pirate | Smithsonian

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    Jul 31, 2007 · July 31, 2007. With his stylish clothes and powdered wig, Stede Bonnet (in a c. 1725 woodcut) stood out among the bearded, unkempt, ill-mannered pirates with whom he sailed. Corbis. Stede...