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Where was the Spanish main a favored target for English Ditch and French pirates was located in?
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A name given to the English pirates by the spanish was?
"Sea Dogs" was the name given to English pirates by the Spanish.
What were the English gentlemen pirates that attacked the Spanish treasure ships called?
sea dogs
What queen permitted English pirates to attack spanish ships?
Queen Elizabeth I of England permitted English pirates like Sir Francis Drake to attack Spanish ships during her reign in the 16th century as a means of disrupting Spanish power and asserting English dominance in the seas during the Anglo-Spanish War. This policy of privateering was a way to weaken Spain's naval strength and bolster England's own maritime power.
Where in panay was the second spanish settlement in the philippines located?
The second Spanish settlement in the Philippines was located in Ogtong (now Oton), Panay Island. It was established by Miguel López de Legazpi in 1566 as a defensive outpost against attacks by Muslim pirates.
Translate tresor des pirates into English?
pirates' treasure
Did bartholomew Roberts speak English?
Yes, Bartholomew Roberts was Welsh and likely spoke English, as well as other languages commonly used by pirates during that time period, such as French and Spanish.
What actors and actresses appeared in Pirates of the Spanish Main - 2009?
The cast of Pirates of the Spanish Main - 2009 includes: Branden Bierbaum as Billy Bones
Who was the English Queen who encouraged English sailors to become pirates?
Elisabeth the First (r. 1558 - 1603). She encouraged famous pirate/explorer Sir Francis Drake to loot Spanish ships in the Caribbean and elsewhere.
Why are pirates English?
Pirates were not always English. Pirates came in almost every ethnic group, including Asian ethnic groups, African ones, European ones, etc.
What were English pirates called?
They were called pirates on the high seas and Highwaymen on land
Who robbed English ships?
pirates
