This video discusses various notorious pirates from history, including Captain Edward Lobo, François l'Olonnais, Bartholomew Roberts (Black Bart), Anne Bonny, and Blackbeard. Each pirate had their own unique and brutal characteristics, contributing to their fearsome reputation. It also mentions the pirate code created by Black Bart and how it influenced pirate conduct. The video highlights the real-life inspiration behind the fictional character Jack Sparrow from the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise and his connections to a historical pirate known as Captain Jack Birds.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Pirates were bandits on the high seas who looted and stole ships.
2. Pirates were known for their boldness and audacity.
3. The word "pirate" from the Greek means "trying to rob".
4. The term "pirate" has been in use since the 18th century.
5. Captain Eduardo Lous was one of the most feared pirates during the end of the golden age of pirates.
6. Captain Edward Lous was known for his sadistic fun during his attacks.
7. Jean François was a French pirate who fought in the Caribbean in 1666.
8. Bartholomew Roberts, also known as Black Bart, pioneered the seas between 1719 and 1722.
9. Black Bart created the eleven articles of the pirate code.
10. Pirates had a code of conduct which included respecting schedules, not stealing from other pirates, and being ready for battle.
11. Pirates had privileges, with the captain receiving every two parts of a prize.
12. Batalha Seri, also known as the Goat, was one of the most famous pirates in the United States.
13. Edward Teach, also known as Blackbeard, was one of the greatest pirates of all time.
14. Blackbeard was known for his frightening appearance and his unique fighting style.
15. At the height of his career, Blackbeard commanded four ships simultaneously and had an army of 300 pirates.
16. Jack Sparrow, the character from the Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise, was inspired by a real pirate who was known as "Jack" because he was a Muslim pirate.