History That's More Than 2-Dimensional.

Collection: Pirates

Jeanne de Clisson (1300-1359)

The Lioness of Brittany

When her husband was unjustly executed, this French noblewoman-turned-pirate became the terror of France.

Charlotte Badger (1778-?)

Convict, Pirate, Adopted Maori, Mom

The first European woman to end up in New Zealand, Charlotte Badger was part pirate, part adopted Maori, and part mom. Which part is which is somewhat lost to history.

Ching Shih (1775-1844)

Princess of the Chinese Seas

Headed a squadron of 80,000 pirates, ruled the Chinese seas for two decades, and actually retired happily - but not before extorting a nice pension from the Chinese government.

Sayyida al-Hurra (1482-1562)

The Pirate Queen of Morocco

Indomitable pirate queen who ran Morocco and ruined Portuguese trade.

Alfhild (5th century)

The Viking Princess Who Became a Pirate

Viking princess who decided she'd rather be a pirate than get married.

Grace O’Malley (1530-1603)

Ireland's Pirate Queen

Irish pirate queen who led decades of rebellions against England, met face-to-face with Elizabeth I, and got official license to continue her piracy.