Henry Every
English pirate and infamous privateer
Born
Died
1696
329 years ago — 37 years old
Category
Explorers & Adventurers
Country
England
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Born in 1659, a notorious pirate led successful raids in the late 17th century. Commanded the ship 'Fancy,' conducting the significant capture of the Mughal treasure ship Ganj-i-Sawai in 1695. This act brought immense wealth and notoriety, prompting a naval frenzy to capture him.
Led the capture of Ganj-i-Sawai
Plundered various ships in the Indian Ocean
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