Many of us have heard of Blackbeard but don't really know a lot about him. We do not know what is fact and what is fiction.Was blackbeard his real name? When did he die? Where was he from? Exactly what did he do during his life? These are all questions I intend to get to the bottom of. This is the story of blackbeard the pirate.
His real name was Edward Teach. Actually it was common practice for pirates to give out fake names during piracy business.They did this to protect their real family names. His real name we may never know. He is presumed to be from Bristol, England. Not much is known about his early life. Some believe he was between 35-40 when he died.
One of the things Blackbeard achieved on the high seas was a blockade on Charleston,South Carolina Harbor in May of 1718. He had many demands such as money, medicine,and supplies. The blockade went on for weeks. Blackbeard eventually got what he asked for. Tired of piracy, the town hanged one of Blackbeard's friends Stede Bonnet. In 1718 Blackbeard ran the Queen Anne's Revenege aground.Taking only his treasure and favorite crew members he abandoned the ship. At Ockracoke island,Lieutenant Maynard of the Royal Navy found Blackbeard. A battle ensued between them. Overwhelmed by the firepower of the navy Blackbeard was killed. His body was thrown overboard and head cut off. Blackbeard's skull was displayed as a trophy.
His headquarters were located in Beaufort,North Carolina. He lived in a beautiful 2 story white house which is still around today. It is the oldest house in Beaufort. Some believe it is haunted. It is believed he stayed there with a 18 yr. old french common law wife. She was not a willing occupant. He got so mad at her one day that when he left the house he hanged her. He hung her on a tree outside of the house. Today some people say they can hear her screams. Smaller items from blackbeard's ship are on display in the North Carolina Maritime Museum.
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