Profession: Pirate
Nationality:
Welsh
Why Famous: One of the most notorious and successful pirates in history, he terrorized Spain's Caribbean colonies in the late 1600s.
Birthplace: Llanrhymny, Wales
Historical Events
- 1671-01-27 Welsh pirate Henry Morgan lands at the gates of Panama City
- 1671-01-28 Welsh pirate Henry Morgan captures Panama City from its Spanish defenders
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