Benjamin Hornigold
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Benjamin Hornigold was an English pirate who operated during the tail end of the Golden Age of Piracy. Hornigold began his pirate career in 1713, attacking merchant ships in the Bahamas.
He helped to establish the "Republic of Pirates" in Nassau and was the captain of one of the most heavily armed ships in the region, named the Ranger.
He was known for his strict code of conduct and would not attack English ships, which helped him to avoid confrontation with the Royal Navy. He was also one of the most successful pirates of his time, and was known for his daring raids and his ability to evade capture.
Hornigold was a mentor of a famous pirate Edward Teach, also known as Blackbeard.
