On this date in history, 02/05/1823: Jean Laffite, the Gentleman Pirate of the Gulf of Mexico, dies of wounds received in a battle with Spanish warships. #otd #tdih #navalhistory https://shannonselin.com/2014/....04/jean-laffite-mexi

Jean Laffite: Mexican Gulf Pirate and Privateer - Shannon Selin
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Jean Laffite: Mexican Gulf Pirate and Privateer - Shannon Selin

The life of Mexican Gulf pirate and privateer Jean Laffite is shrouded in myth. Here is some of what's known about him.