Henry Every

English pirate and infamous privateer

Henry Every - Explorers & Adventurers born August 20th, 1659
Born
Died

1696
330 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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