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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. According to writer Giles Milton, Jack Ward was an inspiration for Jack Sparrow of the Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise.
- Gift, Little John, Reniera e Soderina
- fl. 1605–1610
- Birdy, Sharky, Yusuf Reïs, Jack Sparrow
- La Goulette, Tunis
Jack Ward Jr. is a retired bull and bareback rider who won the NFR bareback title in 1977 and 1978. He also won the All-Around and the bareback riding at Cheyenne Frontier Days in 1978, among other major rodeos.
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Jack Ward is a two-time world champion bareback rider who competed at 11 NFRs. He also served as the bareback director on the PRCA Board of Directors and founded a rodeo equipment company.
Nov 8, 2019 · Learn about the life and adventures of John Ward, also known as Jack Ward, Jack Birdy and Yusuf Reis, who was a privateer, a pirate and an Ottoman ally in the 16th and 17th centuries. Discover how he plundered Spanish ships, became a legend in the Mediterranean and died a Muslim in Tunis.
Aug 4, 2021 · A historical article about the Golden Age of Piracy and its connection to democratic Utopian radicalism. It features the story of Captain Jack Ward, a former privateer who became a Muslim pirate and a wealthy corsair in Tunis.
Mar 4, 2024 · Learn about the real-life pirate who inspired the fictional character Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. Discover how he became a Muslim and a corsair for the Ottoman Empire in Tunisia.
Oct 31, 2019 · OKLAHOMA CITY — World Champion bareback rider Jack Ward will be among the class of 2019 inductees into the Rodeo Hall of Fame. The ceremony occurs during the Rodeo Historical Society and ...
