Captain Henry Avery

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:starship
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pirate_Lords
gptkbp:active_years 1690s
gptkbp:alias gptkb:Long_Ben
gptkbp:alliance with local populations
with other pirate crews
gptkbp:associated_with the Golden Age of Piracy
gptkbp:birth_date 1659
c. 1659
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Newton,_Devon,_England
gptkb:Marlborough,_Wiltshire,_England
gptkbp:character_appearance often disguised himself as a merchant
gptkbp:children gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:collaborations with other pirates
gptkbp:conflict with the East India Company
gptkbp:crew approximately 150
diverse backgrounds
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired songs and stories
inspired stories of treasure and adventure
gptkbp:death_date gptkb:unknown
c. 1696
gptkbp:depicted_in historical novels
gptkbp:economy rumored to have buried treasure
stolen gold and silver
estimated at £600,000 in 1695
significant wealth from piracy
gptkbp:famous_for eluding capture
gold and jewels
notorious pirate
high bounty on his head
in the Caribbean and Indian Ocean.
mysterious end of his life
one of the wealthiest pirates in history
the ransom of the Ganj-i-Sawai's passengers
gptkbp:famous_person gptkb:the_British_Royal_Navy
to evade capture
gptkbp:famous_quote " I am a pirate, and I will not be hanged."
gptkbp:fate disappeared
gptkbp:fledging_period from authorities
escaped from authorities
escaped to the Bahamas
gptkbp:historical_documentation the account of his exploits
gptkbp:historical_event limited and often contradictory
limited records available
gptkbp:historical_impact influenced pirate culture
inspired pirate legends
gptkbp:historical_period 17th century
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the first pirates to gain notoriety through media
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Captain Henry Avery
gptkbp:influence inspired many pirate legends
later pirates
later pirate legends
gptkbp:influenced pirate codes
gptkbp:inspiration various pirate-themed games
gptkbp:is_a_route_for across the Indian Ocean
gptkbp:is_influential_in on modern pirate culture
gptkbp:is_prominent_in infamous reputation
gptkbp:known_for the capture of the Ganj-i-Sawai
gptkbp:legacy in popular culture
in pirate folklore
considered a folk hero in some cultures
considered a legendary figure in piracy
in pirate lore
legendary status in pirate lore
gptkbp:local_attraction the plunder of the Mughal treasure ship
gptkbp:location possibly in the Bahamas
gptkbp:market smuggling and piracy
gptkbp:nationality English
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Long_Ben
gptkbp:notable_allies various crew members
various other pirates
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:the_Battle_of_the_Ganj-i-Sawai
the battle against the Mughal navy
gptkbp:notable_enemies gptkb:British_naval_forces
gptkbp:notable_event the capture of the Mughal treasure ship
the raid on the Mughal ship
the tale of his adventures
gptkbp:notable_for gptkb:starship
being one of the most famous pirates
gptkbp:notable_ships gptkb:Ganj-i-Sawai
the Charles II
gptkbp:operates_in the Indian Ocean
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:portrayed_by various films and literature
gptkbp:prize_money large bounty placed on his head
gptkbp:real_name gptkb:Henry_Every
gptkbp:reputation notorious
gptkbp:resting_place gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:rival gptkb:Thomas_Tew
gptkb:William_Kidd
gptkb:Captain_William_Kidd
with other pirates of his time
gptkbp:sailing_event buccaneering
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:successor gptkb:William_Kidd
gptkbp:symbol of freedom and rebellion
gptkbp:tactics deception and surprise attacks
deception in piracy