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  2. Jean Lafitte - Wikipedia

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    Jean Lafitte (c. 1780 – c. 1823) was a French pirate and privateer who operated in the Gulf of Mexico in the early 19th century. He and his older brother Pierre spelled their last name Laffite, but English language documents of the time used "Lafitte".

  3. Pierre Lafitte - Wikipedia

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    Pierre Lafitte (c. 1770–1821) was a pirate in the Gulf of Mexico and smuggler in the early 19th century. He also ran a blacksmith shop in New Orleans , his legitimate business. Pierre was historically less well known than his younger brother, Jean Lafitte .

  4. Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve - Wikipedia

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    Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (French: Parc historique national et réserve Jean Lafitte) protects the natural and cultural resources of Louisiana's Mississippi River Delta region. It is named after French pirate Jean Lafitte and consists of six separate sites and a park headquarters. [2]

  5. 13 Famous Pirates Who Ruled The High Seas - AOL

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    While dead men tell no tales, we have uncovered all the gripping details about 13 famous pirates who ruled the high seas. Stay with us to find out why Mary Read dressed as a man, Charles Vane was ...

  6. List of pirates - Wikipedia

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    The most famous pirate in the Persian Gulf, he ruled over Qatar and Dammam for short periods and fought alongside the Wahhabis against the Al-Khalifa tribe of Bahrain. [50] Bill Johnston: 1782–1870 1810–1860 United States Nicknamed "Pirate of the Thousand Islands". Edward Jordan: 1771–1809 1794–1809 Canada

  7. List of privateers - Wikipedia

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    Jean Lafitte 1776–1854, French Louisiana hero in the Gulf of Mexico; John Ordronaux (privateer), United States, 1778–1841; Ephraim Sturdivant, United States, 1782–1868; Hipólito Bouchard, Argentina, 1783–1843; Otway Burns, North Carolina, United States 1775–1850; Wetheman (active 1151/52 – c.1170), Danish, Wendish Crusade

  8. Contraband Days - Wikipedia

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    The Louisiana Pirate Festival, Formally known as Contraband Days, is a 12-day festival filled with Cajun food, family fun, and festivities. Occurring annually in Lake Charles, it is among the larger celebrations in Louisiana, with an attendance of over 200,000. The Festival was first held in 1957.

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