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Henry Every, also known as Henry Avery (20 August 1659 – Disappeared: June 1696), sometimes erroneously given as Jack Avery or John Avery, was an English pirate who operated in the Atlantic and Indian oceans in the mid-1690s.
Sep 15, 2021 · Henry Every (b. 1653), also known as Henry Avery, Benjamin Bridgeman, ‘Long Ben’ and (incorrectly) John Avery, was one of the most savage and successful pirates in the Golden Age of Piracy. Capturing a treasure ship of the Mughal emperor in 1695 with a cargo worth over $95 million today, he promptly disappeared and was never seen again.
- Mark Cartwright
Sep 4, 2015 · Learn about Henry Every, the most successful pirate you've never heard of, who led a bloody raid on an Indian treasure fleet in 1695. Find out how he evaded capture, inspired songs and books, and became a legend of the sea.
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Sep 6, 2021 · Learn how Henry Every, a former privateer, led a daring attack on a rich Indian pilgrimage ship in 1695 and sparked a global manhunt. Discover the value, the violence, and the mystery of his legendary heist.
Jun 29, 2022 · Learn about the life and adventures of Henry Every, the \"King of Pirates\" who captured a Mughal fleet and disappeared with his treasure. Find out how he started as a naval officer, a slave trader, and a mutineer, and what happened to him after his last sighting.
- Bipin Dimri
Henry Every, also referred to as Henry Avery, was a notorious British pirate who operated in the Atlantic and the Indian Oceans during the 1690s. He gained notoriety for being one of the very few pirate captains who got away with all the loot without being ever arrested or killed.
Learn about the elusive and legendary pirate Henry Every, who led a crew of thirty-six men to capture the Grand Moghul's ship in 1695. Discover how he evaded the massive manhunt and lived to enjoy his fortune, unlike most of his notorious contemporaries.
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