7 Female Pirates You Might Not Know About

They may not be household names, but these swashbuckling female pirates left their mark on history.

By Audrey Webster | Published Apr 3, 2018
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1. Ching Shih

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2. Anne Bonny

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3. Grace O'Malley

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  • O'Malley meets Queen Elizabeth

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4. Sadie Farrell

5. Jeanne de Clisson

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  • The execution of Jeanne's beloved husband, Oliver de Clisson

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6. Sayyida al Hurra

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7. Charlotte de Berry

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