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Captain Kidd was famous primarily for his controversial transition from a privateer to a pirate in the late 17th century. Initially commissioned by the British government to hunt down pirates, he was accused of turning to piracy himself after allegedly seizing a ship and its cargo. His trial and execution in 1701 made him a notorious figure in maritime history, symbolizing the blurred lines between privateering and piracy during that era. Kidd's story has since inspired countless legends and tales about piracy.

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