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William Wright

Birthdate:
Death: circa 1700 (51-68)
France
Immediate Family:

Husband of Ann Wright
Father of William Wright

Occupation: Merchant ship captain, then privateer; later pirate
Managed by: Karl Wright
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Immediate Family

About William Wright

1675: Accepted a French commission of war against Spanish new world colonies

1680-82: Captured Spanish transport ships containing sugar and tobacco

1682: Retired in French Hispaniola, which is now Haiti

1690s: Settled in France, because of friendly dealings with the French government.

Circa 1700: Died and buried in France.

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William Wright's Timeline

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Age 60
France