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This is as complete a list of pirates, privateers, and buccaneers as I have been able to compile to date, some of the names are links to more information, some on this page, many to other sites. If you find that any of the links do not work or want to suggest a link, please use the email link below to let me know so I can correct the problem. The listing is alphabetical by last name, where possible.
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Mansvelt, Edward (Dutch)(c.1663-1666) -
Markham, John (Unknown)(c.1683) - pirate captain associated with Thomas Paine
Markham, William (English)(c.1577) - master of the Marigold, party to convincing John Wynter to turn back to England after being separated from Francis Drake near the Straits of Magellan
Marshall, Sampson (Unknown)() - see Kelley, James
Marteen, David (Dutch)(c.1663) - worked with John Morris and Henry Morgan, fled Jamaica at news of war between the British and Dutch, but returned when he received word that the Jamaican governor welcomed pirates of all nationalities
May, William (British)(c.1689-1699) - sailed with Henry Avery on the Fancy, abandoned as sick on Johanna in the Comoros chain, might have returned to ship when Avery returned eight weeks later
Maze, William (Unknown)(c.1695) - captain of the Pearl from Rhode Island, raided the Mocha fleet
Mead, Henry (English)(c.1696) - experienced seaman or officer, signed on with William Kidd
Minivy, Richard (English)(d.1578) - crew with Francis Drake, died near the town of Coquimbo at about 30° South, killed by the Spanish during a brief fight, his body was beheaded among other mutilations
Mitchel, Alexander (Unknown)(c.1726) - sailed with William Fly
Moody, Christopher (Unknown)()
- Moone, Thomas (English)(c.1577) - commanded the pinnace Christopher at the outset of Francis Drake's round the world journey, mentioned in the capture of a Spanish vessel in Valparaiso
Moore, William (English)(c.1696) - ship's gunner, signed on with William Kidd
Morgan, Edward (British)(c.1665) -
Morgan, Henry (Welsh)(c.1635-1688)
- most famous of the buccaneers, knighted and given governorship of JamaicaMorris, John (British)(c.1663-1672) -
Mullins, Darby (Irish)(b.1661) - born near Londonderry, Ireland, farmer until kidnapped and shipped to Jamaica as indentured servant, traveled to New York, signed on with William Kidd
Myngs, Christopher (British)(1625-1666) - mentor of Henry Morgan and famous buccaneer leader in his own right, died in a battle with the Dutch
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