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Was jean Lafitte American or British?

Pirate Jean Lafitte was neither American or British. He was French.


What bad things did Jean Lafitte do?

He stole jewels and other treasuresPiracy is not good but Jean Lafitte was a pirate.


Who assisted the American forces in the battle?

Jean Lafitte, the famous pirate.


What are facts about Jean Lafitte?

He was a pirate and came to Louisiana to bury his treasure.


Did jean lafitte have a nickname?

Two of his nicknames are "Terror of the Gulf", and "Gentleman Pirate"


What did jean Lafitte do for a living?

Jean Lafitte was a pirate, privateer, spy, naval artillery officer during his working life. He helped Andrew Jackson defend New Orleans against the British in 1815.


Who was involved in the slave trade with pirate Jean lafitte?

Jean Lafitte was involved in the slave trade with various illegal traders on the Gulf Coast, including notorious figures like Jean Lafrance and Alfredo Morán. Lafitte's pirate crew often smuggled slaves from Africa into New Orleans during the early 19th century, despite the United States banning the importation of slaves in 1808.


Who was jean lafitte?

Jean Laffite was an extrodinary pirate who defended Andrew Jackson against the Britains. He is now considered "Hero of New Orleans".


Which pirate helped win the 1815 battle of new Orleans?

America and England, war hero and future US president Andrew Jackson also fought in that battle (for the US)


Who was involved in slave trade with pirate Jean Lafitte?

Jean Lafitte was known to have traded with various individuals involved in the slave trade, including Americans, Europeans, and Africans. Lafitte's pirate crew would smuggle slaves, mostly from Africa, to sell in New Orleans and other parts of the United States during the early 19th century. There are reports that suggest Lafitte had connections with illegal slave traders and participated in the trafficking of enslaved people.


Did jean lafitte have a park for him?

yes jean lafitte did have a park made for him


Was Jean Lafitte ever married or have a lover?

Yes Jean Lafitte did get married on 1850 and had children