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Collection: Pirates

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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.

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