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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.
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.
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.
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.
Christopher Lloyd offers a portrait of the most notorious pirate of his day, John Ward; who helped introduce Barbary corsairs to the use of the well-armed, square-rigged ships of northern Europe with which they terrorised the Mediterranean.
May 29, 2017 · From Navy captain to mutinous pirate. Born in Faversham, Kent, John Ward led a successful career as a privateer during the Anglo-Spanish conflict in the late 16th century, and then became a...
Oct 8, 2020 · From there, his unbridled and brutal piracy saw him become the most infamous and feared privateer of his time, revelling in ill-gotten wealth ashore, and finally--in the ultimate rejection of his native land--embracing Islam. Barbary pirate is Ward's extraordinary untold story.
English corsair Jack, or John, Ward was once called "beyond doubt the greatest scoundrel that ever sailed from England" by the English ambassador to Venice. Ward was a privateer for Queen Elizabeth during her war with Spain; after the end of the war, he became a corsair.
Ward was infamous in Europe--he was regarded as a Judas to his country--and his conversion to Islam towards the end of his life was the ultimate scandal. This compelling story reveals a man...
Jan 1, 2010 · Barbary Pirate: The Life and Crimes of John Ward. In Barbary Pirate, Greg Bak tells the extraordinary story of how an ordinary seaman became a privateer under the protection of...
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