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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1980
Page
13
Blackbeard, also known as Edward Teach, rose as a feared pirate captain in 1716. He commanded a ship, impressed crew, and reportedly killed a crew member to prove dominance. North Carolina served as a base, and legends claim the governor officiated his 14th marriage before his death in 1718.
Pirates used Jolly Roger flags to frighten enemies into surrendering often without a fight. Most pirates had their own special flag to mark their identity and intent.
Anne Bonny an Irish woman daughter of a lawyer fled with a pirate and became his shipmate. Mary Read an English woman dressed as a boy served in the navy then turned to piracy. They fought with the crew, were known for cruelty, were captured and sentenced to die. Mary died in jail, while Anne's fate remains unknown.
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