Arch Pirate" and "The King of Pirates" by contemporaries, Every was infamous for being one of few major pirate captains to escape with his loot without being arrested or killed in battle, and for being the perpetrator of what has been called the most profitable act of piracy in history. ...
English born Henry Every or Avery was one of the most notorious Pirates of the 1600’s. He was one of the few Pirate captains that retired with his ship and all his treasure & loot without being captured or killed in battle. Avery wasn’t always a Pirate though; he actually started his...
The crew quickly realized this lack of skill in Bonnet and they began to get restless. About this time, Bonnet sighted another pirate ship off the Carolina coast which turned out to be none other than Blackbeard. The two captains agreed to work as partners, but Blackbeard quickly realized ...
In early 1574, while commanding a royal ship, he seized an Italian merchantman and sold her cargo in Cardiff and Bristol. For the next four years, Callice plundered mercilessly with other captains who sailed under his leadership. In 1577, Callice was imprisoned in London and sentenced to hang...
There have been many famous captains of industry throughout history, each dedicated to improving conditions and communities by applying wealth and business acumen to noble causes. Some of the most famous include Andrew Carnegie, Invar Kamprad, and Bill Gates. Andrew Carnegie is frequently cited as ...
Her achievements– In the year 2015, Misty Copeland became the first African-American female who has been promoted to the position of the Principal dancer and this happened in the 75 year history. She is an inspiration for all those brown girls out there!
Despite his brief tenure in the band, Steven Adler’s drumming helped Guns N’ Roses establish themselves as one of the most successful rock outfits.20. Steve WaughSteve Waugh is largely considered one of Australia’s finest cricketers and captains....
In 2017 Sawchuk was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in history. Birthplace: Winnipeg, Canada Also ranks #3 on Every Goalie In Toronto Maple Leafs History, Ranked Also ranks #5 on The Top 100 NHL Goalies Of All Time, Ranked Also ranks #6 on The Greatest Detroit Red Wings...
Ching Shih known as Cheng I Sao was the most powerful and successful female pirate in history. She was prominent pirate in middle Qing China, who operated around the China Sea in the early 19th century. Christopher Contend Christopher Condent was a famous pirate in the area of Bahamas and ...
Let's start with the big stuff. Leaders of the Reformation, the pioneering thinkers of the Scottish Enlightenment, trail-blazing captains of industry and intrepid explorers - all are individuals that Scotland can lay claim to, and their role in shaping how we think, see and experience the worl...