William Kidd
Scottish sailor who was tried and executed for piracy after returning from a voyage to the Indian Ocean
Captain Kidd, or, by his real name, William Kidd, (c. 1645[1] – 23 May 1701) was a Scottish pirate and sailor. It is heard that he buried a treasure chest on a deserted island. The chest had a lot of gold and jewels in it.[2] He was found guilty of murder and was executed by hanging at 'Execution Dock', Wapping, in London on 23 May 1701.
William Kidd | |
|---|---|
 Portrait by James Thornhill | |
| Born | c. 1654 Dundee, Scotland |
| Died | 23 May 1701 (aged 47) Wapping, England |
| Cause of death | Execution by hanging |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Relatives | Shea Dauphinée, Michael Dauphinée, James Dauphinée |
| Piratical career | |
| Type | Pirate / Privateer |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of England, Province of New York |
| Commands | Blessed William Adventure Galley |
References
change- ↑ "William Kidd | Biography, Ship, Treasure, Death, & Facts | Britannica".
- ↑ Osborne, Mary Pope (1994). Magic Tree House, Pirates Past Noon. United States of America. p. 37. ISBN 0-679-82425-1.
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