Henry Morgan - Wikipedia
Morgan has also been featured in several video games, including Sid Meier's Pirates! and Age of Pirates 2: City of Abandoned Ships. [149] In 1944 the Seagram Company started manufacturing the Captain Morgan brand of rum, named after the privateer. In 2001 the Captain Morgan brand was sold to Diageo, the multinational drinks company based in London.
Biography of Captain Henry Morgan, Welsh Privateer - ThoughtCo
2019年6月5日 · Sir Henry Morgan (c. 1635–August 25, 1688) was a Welsh privateer who fought for the English against the Spanish in the Caribbean during the 1660s and 1670s. He is remembered as the greatest of the privateers, amassing huge fleets, attacking prominent targets, and being the worst enemy of the Spanish since Sir Francis Drake.
Sir Henry Morgan | Caribbean raids, privateering, Jamaica
2025年1月1日 · Sir Henry Morgan was a Welsh buccaneer, most famous of the adventurers who plundered Spain’s Caribbean colonies during the late 17th century. Operating with the unofficial support of the English government, he undermined Spanish authority in the West Indies.
Henry Morgan - World History Encyclopedia
2021年10月25日 · Morgan objected to his portrayal as a ruthless and unprincipled pirate and sued both of Exquemelin's publishers for libel, successfully reaching an out-of-court settlement and appropriate revisions of the original edition.
Sir Henry Morgan - Historic UK
Hearing of the troubles in the Caribbean and the risks to the very lucrative sugar trade, King Charles II (right) enlisted the help of the notorious Captain Morgan. The charismatic ‘pirate’ Morgan was knighted by the King and returned to Jamaica in 1674 as Lieutenant Governor.
Captain Henry Morgan - Classic History
2020年10月11日 · Morgan was known as "The Pirate King" among the community of pirates in Jamaica. In total, he cleared some 4 million dollars during his time as a pirate. He dies from alcohol poisoning on August 25, 1688 at the age of 53 in Lawrencefield, Jamaica.
Henry Morgan Facts and Life - The History Junkie
2019年6月10日 · Henry Morgan was one of the most notorious pirates during the Age of Piracy in the Caribbean. His Early Life is a mystery. He was born in South Wales and somehow made it to the West Indies and eventually became a member of a …
Who was Captain Henry Morgan and What did he Do?
2022年11月23日 · Captain Henry Morgan was a Welsh buccaneer who operated in the Caribbean during the 17th century. He gained a reputation as a ruthless pirate, leading a series of raids on Spanish colonial towns and cities.
Henry Morgan: The True Tale Behind Captain Morgan's Rum
Not just any ship – this was Captain Henry Morgan's vessel, an ominous sight that struck terror into the heart of Spanish sailors. Born in Llanrumney, Wales around 1635, Henry Morgan was not always the Caribbean's most formidable force.
Captain Morgan: The Pirate, Not the Rum - Unfortunate History
2020年6月30日 · Captain Henry Morgan was much more than a rum icon. He was a dastardly pirate of the Caribbean, but worse than that, he was also a politician. Unfortunate History is a podcast that focuses on wacky, interesting, and unfortunate moments in history. Listen on your favourite podcatcher today.