Calico Jack

Calico Jack

historical figure Jamaica

Calico Jack, whose real name was John Rackham, was a notorious English pirate active in the Caribbean during the early 18th century. He is best known for his distinctive flag featuring a skull and crossed swords, and for his relationships with female pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read. Calico Jack's piracy was characterized by his flamboyant style and audacious attacks on merchant ships. His career was relatively short-lived, as he was captured by the British navy in 1720 and subsequently executed. Calico Jack's legacy endures in popular culture as a symbol of the Golden Age of Piracy, and his connections to Port Royal add to the area's storied history as a haven for pirates and buccaneers.

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Dominance
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Persistence
0 wks
Reach
2,034
Power
10$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Jamaica 1 6.00 0.07% +0% 2,961,167 2,034 $15,000 10$
Totals 1 2,961,167 2,034 $15,000 10$
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