Who is the best pirate in literature? - Results & Rankings
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Anne Bonny
Notorious female pirate from the early 18th century, known for her fierce nature
Anne Bonny
Notorious female pirate from the early 18th century, known for her fierce nature
Captain Blood
Fictional pirate from Rafael Sabatini's novel, a swashbuckling hero
Captain Blood
Fictional pirate from Rafael Sabatini's novel, a swashbuckling hero
Mary Read
Famous female pirate and partner of Anne Bonny, known for her bravery
Mary Read
Famous female pirate and partner of Anne Bonny, known for her bravery
Captain Jack Sparrow
Iconic character from the Pirates of the Caribbean film series
Captain Jack Sparrow
Iconic character from the Pirates of the Caribbean film series
Blackbeard
Infamous real-life pirate known for his fearsome appearance
Blackbeard
Infamous real-life pirate known for his fearsome appearance
Captain Morgan
Famous privateer and rum brand, known for his adventurous exploits
Captain Morgan
Famous privateer and rum brand, known for his adventurous exploits
Long John Silver
Cunning pirate from Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island (1883)
Long John Silver
Cunning pirate from Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island (1883)
Captain Hook
Antagonist in J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan, known for his hook hand
Captain Hook
Antagonist in J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan, known for his hook hand