Eric Cobham | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1700 |
| Died | 1760 (aged 59–60) |
| Occupation(s) | Pirate, later a judge |
| Known for | Practising piracy in the Gulf of St. Lawrence |
| Spouse | Maria Lindsey |
Maria Lindsey | |
|---|---|
| Died | unclear Le Havre, France |
| Cause of death | Suicide or murder |
| Occupation | Pirate |
| Known for | Practising piracy in the Gulf of St. Lawrence |
| Spouse | Eric Cobham |
Eric Cobham (c. 1700 – 1760 or after) a pirate in the early eighteenth century who with his wife, Maria Lindsey, practiced piracy in the Gulf of St. Lawrence from their base in Newfoundland. They were both born in England – Eric Cobham from Poole and Maria Lindsey from Plymouth.