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Bartholomew Roberts

Welsh pirate
Bartholomew Roberts, born John Roberts, was a Welsh pirate who was, measured by vessels captured, the most successful pirate of the Golden Age of Piracy. During his piratical career, he took over 470 prize ships. Wikipedia
Died: February 10, 1722 (age 39 years), Cape Lopez, Gabon
Known for: Being the most successful pirate in the Golden Age of Piracy
Nickname: Black Bart
Base of operations: Off the coast of the Americas and West Africa
Resting place: At sea near Cape Lopez

Bartholomew Roberts (17 May 1682 – 10 February 1722), born John Roberts, was a Welsh pirate who was, measured by vessels captured, the most successful ...
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