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Jul 21, 2019 · Bartholomew "Black Bart" Roberts (1682–Feb. 10, 1722) was a Welsh pirate and the most successful buccaneer of the so-called " Golden Age of Piracy ," capturing and looting more ships than contemporaries such as Blackbeard, Edward Low, Jack Rackham, and Francis Spriggs combined.
Feb 22, 2018 · Captain Bartholomew Roberts was, in some ways, the archetypal pirate. Coasting under a black sail, he took more than 400 vessels in his career and strutted around in finery that Jack Sparrow would’ve envied.
Bartholomew Roberts (17 May 1682 – 10 February 1722), also known by his original name John Roberts was one of the most successful pirates of the Golden Age of Piracy. In fact his death is considered the culmination of the entire era as no other notorious pirates emerged after him in this period.
Bartholomew Roberts (17 May 1682 – 10 February 1722), born John Roberts, was a Welsh pirate who was, measured by vessels captured, the most successful pirate of the Golden Age of Piracy. During his piratical career, he took over 400 prize ships.
Bartholomew Roberts is estimated to have captured over 400 ships during his piracy career, making him the most successful pirate of the Golden Age in terms of vessels captured. Roberts was known to be brave, innovative, and very strict. He was also known for his sense of justice and fairness.
Jan 16, 2008 · Bartholomew Roberts, pirate (born circa 1682 in Pembrokeshire, Wales; died 10 February 1722 in Guinea, West Africa). Nicknamed “Black Bart,” Bartholomew Roberts became a pirate, captaining more than 400 ships off the coasts of Africa, North America and South America, including the Caribbean and Newfoundland and Labrador.
He was killed off the coast of Africa. Following his wishes, his crew threw his body into the sea—finery and all. Then, in the largest pirate trial ever held, 52 members of Roberts’ crew were tried and hung—helping to bring the Golden Age of Piracy to a close.
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