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John Ward (c. 1553 – 1622), also known as Birdy or later as Yusuf Reis, was an English pirate who later became a Corsair for the Ottoman Empire operating out of Tunis during the early 17th century. According to writer Giles Milton, Jack Ward was an inspiration for Jack Sparrow of the Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise.
John Ward, the University of Tennessee's beloved "Voice of the Vols" for 34 seasons in basketball and 31 seasons in football, died Wednesday after battling a lengthy illness. He was...
John Ward was the inspiration for the character of Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean films. Ward’s nickname was ‘Sparrow’ and he was known for his flamboyant style – much like the Hollywood icon.
Ward was just one of the thousands of pirates during the Golden Age of Piracy but he gained notoriety for almost causing a war between England and Venice. After what he did, he still dared to ask for a pardon from the king. After all, he wouldn’t be John Ward if he hadn’t tried.
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John Thomas Ward is a former priest from Palmyra, New York and the main protagonist of the FAITH series. On a journey to complete a botched exorcism, John relives traumatic memories and traverses through dangerous situations to defeat the unspeakable evil that plagues him.
Jun 20, 2021 · Although John Ward fell from grace, he was considered one of the most notorious English pirates to rule the seas in his day, a fitting inspiration for Jack Sparrow. Even within his lifetime, Ward’s illustrious career spawned books, plays, and songs.
