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William the Pirate is the fourteenth book in the Just William series by Richmal Crompton. It was first published in 1932. It contains eleven short stories, one of which ( Aunt Arabelle in Charge) features the odious "Anthony Martin" who is often cited as a parody of A.A. Milne 's Christopher Robin .
Jun 28, 2024 · William Kidd (born c. 1645, Greenock, Renfrew, Scotland—died May 23, 1701, London, England) was a 17th-century privateer and semilegendary pirate who became celebrated in English literature as one of the most colourful outlaws of all time.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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.
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.
- Mark Cartwright
Apr 2, 2014 · William Kidd is one of the most famous pirates in history, remembered for his execution for piracy on the Indian Ocean.
During the war between England and France in the 1690’s, Kidd became a successful privateer in charge of the vessel Blessed William, defending American and English trade routes with the West Indies. He was commissioned by the English government to take charge of an expedition against pirates in the Indian Ocean.
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May 5, 2001 · Captain Kidd, executed for piracy in 1701. William Kidd spent his last days on earth in Newgate Gaol, where on Sunday 18 May 1701, he heard his final sermon, preached by the prison chaplain on the cheerful text, ‘For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ.’.
