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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.
Jack Ward Jr. was born May 21, 1948, in Caldwell, Kansas. A bull and bareback rider, he began his career in 1963, competing in junior rodeos through 1966. In 1967 he attended Sul Ross State University, where he competed in the NIRA.
Born May 21, 1948, in Caldwell, Kan., Jack Ward began his career as a bull rider by winning the 1969 National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Championship. He qualified for his first NFR in bareback riding in 1972 and went on to make 11 appearances at rodeo’s world championships.
Nov 8, 2019 · Jack Ward’s name began to strike fear on all those who sailed the seas and he became the uncrowned king of the Mediterranean Sea. Captain Jack Birdy Becomes Friends of the Ottomans. Even the most successful of pirates need a harbor to dock his ships and Jack Ward was no different.
by Willem Jansz Blaeu. A Christian Turn'd Turk' s protagonist John Ward is based on the historical figure of the same name. A notorious pirate, he operated along the Barbary coast in the early 17th century and was also known by the name Jack Ward. [citation needed]
Mar 4, 2024 · John Ward or Birdy (c. 1553 – 1622), also known as Jack Ward 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.
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.
Jan 23, 2024 · John Ward or Birdy (c. 1553 – 1622), also known as Jack Ward or later as Yusuf Reis, was an English-Ottoman pirate who later became a Barbary Corsair for the Ottoman Empire operating out of Tunis during the early 17th century.
John Ward or Birdy (c. 1553 – 1622), also known as Jack Ward, was a notorious English pirate around the turn of the 17th century who later became a Barbary Corsair operating out of Tunis during the early 17th century.
Mar 20, 2017 · Born in England in the mid 1550s, captain Jack Ward, or Jack Asfur, namely Jack Sparrow, was a legendary pirate who is believed to have sailed to Tunisia, where he converted to Islam with his crew and served in the Ottoman navy.
