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1696 in piracy

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See also 1695 in piracy, Other events in 1696, 1697 in piracy, and Timeline of piracy. This article covers 1696 in piracy.

Events

Europe

  • Undated – 24 of Henry Every's pirates are arrested in Ireland and England. Every eludes capture and is never seen again.
  • January 26 – William Kidd issued a letter of marque by King William III of England.
  • May – Kidd sets sail from Plymouth, England en route to New York City aboard the Adventure Galley.

North America

  • September – Kidd leaves New York on the Adventure Galley.

References

References

  1. Konstam, Angus. (1999). "The History of Pirates".
  2. Monaghan, Frank. "An Examination of the Reputation of Captain Kidd". New York History.
  3. (1930). "Trial of Captain Kidd". William Hodge and Company, Limited.
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