Thomas Howard | |
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| Born | c. 16?? |
| Died | 17?? Rajapur, Maharashtra, India |
| Piratical career | |
| Type | Pirate |
| Years active | 1698–1703 |
| Base of operations | Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Red Sea |
| Commands | Prosperous |
Thomas Howard was a pirate primarily active in the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea during the Golden Age of Piracy. He served under other pirates of the time, including George Booth and John Bowen. He also commanded the 36-gun Prosperous. He later retired to Rajapur, in India, where he married a local woman. He was later murdered by her relatives.