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William Kidd ( c. 1654 – 23 May 1701), also known as Captain William Kidd or simply Captain Kidd, was a Scottish privateer. Conflicting accounts exist regarding his early life, but he was likely born in Dundee and later settled in New York City. By 1690, Kidd had become a highly successful privateer, commissioned to protect English interests ...
May 19, 2024 · William Kidd, byname Captain Kidd, 17th-century privateer and semilegendary pirate who became celebrated in English literature as one of the most colorful outlaws of all time. Fortune seekers have hunted his buried treasure in vain through succeeding centuries.
Aug 25, 2021 · Captain William Kidd (c. 1645-1701) was a Scottish privateer turned pirate who, despite only ever capturing one significant prize ship, has become legendary thanks to the persistent rumour he buried a fantastic treasure that nobody has yet found. Kidd was arrested, sent to England, and hanged in Wapping Old Stairs in 1701.
Apr 2, 2014 · Legends persist about Captain Kidd and the treasure some believe he buried in the Caribbean, and he remains one of history's most famous and fascinating pirates. Early Life. Born William Kidd...
May 8, 2019 · Known For: Kidd was a Scottish ship's captain whose adventures led to his trial and execution for piracy. Also Known As: Captain Kidd. Born: c. 1654 in Dundee, Scotland. Died: May 23, 1701 in Wapping, England. Spouse: Sarah Kidd (m. 1691-1701) Early Life. Kidd was born in Scotland sometime around 1654, possibly near Dundee.
Jun 24, 2015 · Why has Captain Kidd remained in our memory for so long? Much mystery surrounds his life and legacy. Kidd is known in history and popular culture as a notorious pirate, but many historians...
May 18, 2018 · Captain William Kidd (c. 1645-1701) was one of the most notorious pirates in history. He sailed the coast of North America, the Caribbean, and the Indian Ocean, plundering ships. To this day, rumors persist that he left behind a great treasure.
William " Captain " Kidd (c. 1645 – May 23, 1701) is remembered for his trial and execution for piracy after returning from a voyage to the Indian Ocean. Some modern historians deem his piratical reputation unjust, as there is evidence that Kidd acted only as a privateer.
Aug 25, 2021 · The History of Captain William Kidd and his lost Pirate Treasure Pirate History - World History Encyclopedia. Video. by The History Project. published on 25 August 2021. * Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! http://bit.ly/sub_to_us. We visit Schools and Hospitals* and provide FREE history experiences to KIDS. We do this by raising money online.
Captain William Kidd. photo. Captain William Kidd. (Pirates CD-ROM, ©Dover Publications, 2007) Captain Kidd had a license from Lord Bellomont, the governor of New England and New York, and King William III of England to hunt down pirates and capture French ships. Read about more pirates in the Pirates of the Golden Age slideshow.
