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Was Blackbeard a privateer during Queen Anne's War?

  • Likely

  • Unlikely

  • Definitely not

  • Definitely

Answer

Blackbeard, renowned for his fearsome reputation as a pirate, indeed embarked on his buccaneering career during the infamous Queen Anne's War. Following the cessation of hostilities in 1713, the notorious privateer turned to piracy, capitalizing on the prevalent lawlessness and the abundance of vulnerable merchant ships in the region.
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