John Taylor (pirate)

John Taylor
Born
England
Piratical career
TypePirate
AllegianceNone
RankCaptain
Base of operationsWest Indies, Indian Ocean
CommandsVictory and Cassandra

John Taylor (fl. 1718–1723), born Richard Taylor,[a] was an English pirate active in the Indian Ocean, best known for participating in two of the richest pirate captures of all time.[2]

  1. ^ Travers, Tim (2012). Pirates: A History: A History. Charleston SC: The History Press. pp. 130–132. ISBN 9780752488271. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  2. ^ Kuhn, Gabriel (2010). Life Under the Jolly Roger: Reflections on Golden Age Piracy. Oakland CA: PM Press. p. 21. ISBN 9781604860528. Retrieved 12 November 2019.


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