1696 in piracy

1696 in piracy

"See also" 1695 in piracy, Other events in 1696, 1697 in piracy, and Timeline of 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".

Births

Deaths


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