Jack Ward
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For the Canadian ice hockey player, see Jack Ward (ice hockey).
John Ward or Birdy (c. 1553[1] – 1622), also known as Jack Ward or later as Yusuf Reis, was an English pirate who later became a Corsair for the Ottoman Empire operating out of Tunis during the early 17th century.
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Jack Ward | |
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Born | c. 1553 |
Died | 1622 (aged 68–69) |
Nationality | English |
Piratical career | |
Nickname | Birdy, Sharky, Yusuf Reïs, Jack Sparrow |
Type | Barbary Corsair |
Allegiance | Kingdom of England (until 1604) Ottoman Empire (from 1605) |
Years active | fl. 1605–1610 |
Rank | Admiral, Reïs |
Base of operations | La Goulette, Tunis |
Commands | Gift, Little John, Reniera e Soderina |
Wealth | £500,000 - £2,000,000 |
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According to writer Giles Milton, Jack Ward was an inspiration for Jack Sparrow of the Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise.[2]