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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.
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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
- Blackbeard Was Not His Real Name. Newspapers and other historical records called Blackbeard Edward Thatch or Edward Teach, spelled in a variety of ways, including Thach, Thache, and Tack.
- Blackbeard Learned From Other Pirates. At the end of Queen Anne's War (1702–1713, one of several French and Indian Wars fought in North America), Blackbeard served as a crewman aboard the ship of the legendary English privateer Benjamin Hornigold.
- Blackbeard Had One of the Mightiest Pirate Ships Ever to Set Sail. In November of 1717, Blackbeard captured a very important prize, a large French slaving vessel called La Concorde.
- His Ship Initially Transported Enslaved Africans. Before its life as a pirate ship, La Concorde was used by its captains to bring hundreds of captured Africans to Martinique between 1713 and 1717.
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
Blackbeard earned a reputation as a ruthless pirate. He terrorized sailors and ambushed passenger and cargo ships in the dim light of the dawn, when he had sufficient cover to approach unsuspecting vessels.
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Blackbeard or Edward Teach (c.1680-1718) is one of the most infamous pirates to have ever lived. Known for his fearsome image and daring acts on land and sea throughout the West Indies and along the North American East coast, his legacy has been the inspiration for many depictions of pirates throughout history.
