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The Most Famous Pirate Blackbeard the Feared
A brief look at Blackbeard Edward Thatch known as Blackbeard, famed for fearsome image and ruthless acts. Details include the Queen Anns Revenge, a 1717 capture, 300 pirates, and his death in November 1718 near Beaufort Inlet North Carolina.
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Blackbeard
Jackbeard
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Beaufort Inlet
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Stede Bonnet