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William Kidd: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As Captain Kidd
Born c.1645 • Greenock • Scotland
Died May 23, 1701 • London • England

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Black and white illustration of pirate Captain Kidd standing on a ship deck, holding a sword and pistol, with chaos and fighting among crew members in the background.
Woodcut illustration of Captain William Kidd in period clothing and a wide-brimmed hat, burying a Bible with a shovel near a shoreline, with a sailing ship in the background.
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