John Rackham

GPTKB entity

Properties (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf pirate
gptkbp:activeYears 1718-1720
gptkbp:associatedWith Golden Age of Piracy
gptkbp:birthDate 1682
gptkbp:collectibility gptkb:British_Navy
gptkbp:crewSize approximately 20
gptkbp:culturalImpact inspired video games
inspired songs
inspired comic books
inspired TV shows
gptkbp:deathDate 1720
gptkbp:depictedIn literature
various films
gptkbp:famousFor his leadership skills
his strategic planning
his daring raids
the Jolly Roger flag
his escape from capture
his alliances with other pirates
his naval battles
his treasure hunts
his role in the decline of piracy.
his legacy in pirate lore
his piracy tactics
his romanticized image
his distinctive clothing
his influence on pirate mythology
his use of a cutlass
gptkbp:famousQuote "A pirate's life is a life of freedom."
gptkbp:famousRival gptkb:William_Kidd
gptkbp:firstMatch Revenge
gptkbp:historicalPeriod early 18th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label John Rackham
gptkbp:influenced modern pirate culture
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Henry_Morgan
gptkbp:knownFor his flamboyant style
gptkbp:nationality English
gptkbp:notableBattle Battle of Nassau
gptkbp:notableEvent capture_of_a_Spanish_ship
gptkbp:notableFor piracy
gptkbp:partnerships gptkb:Anne_Bonny
gptkbp:performedBy hanging
gptkbp:placeOfBirth gptkb:Jamaica
gptkbp:placeOfDeath gptkb:Port_Royal
gptkbp:portrayedBy various actors
gptkbp:previouslyKnownAs Calico Jack
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Anne_Bonny
gptkbp:succeededBy gptkb:Charles_Vane