Blackbeard* was one of the most famous pirates of the Atlantic. He was widely known
and feared, because he commonly braided his jet black beard, and stuck lit fuses under his hat, blurring out his face with fire and smoke, resembling evil. He succefully ransomed with inhabitants of South Carolina, before running aground in a sand bar in North Carolina. After recvieving a "Royal Pardon"**, he left his life of piracy and lived in Bath Town. After several years, however, he decided to return to his Pirating ways. His return attracted the attention of Virginian Govenor, Spotswood. Spotswood sent a troop of militants and sailors to atempt to capture Blackbeard. They found his ship in 1718. After a devastating battle, Blackbeard was killed, and his head was hung on the front of the ship.
*Edward Teach
**A "Royal Pardon" was a pardon given to pirates. In agreement to stop pillaging and looting, they wouldn't be held for the actions.
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I got the majority of this information from my own memory, and never used wikipedia. I did, however, have to brush up on small details. If you'd like a short story of Calico Jack or Black Bart or anyone other famous pirates, just let me know.
