Henry Morgan
Henry Morgan Pirate Sir Henry Morgan, in a popular 18th century woodcut Nickname "Barbadosed" Born c. 1635 Place of birth Llanrhymny (today known as Llanrumney), South Wales Died 25 August 1688 (age 53?) Place of death Lawrencefield, Jamaica Allegiance Kingdom of England Years active 1663–1674 Wealth Equiv. US $14.2 million today; #9 Forbes top-earning pirates Later work Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica Sir Henry Morgan (Harry Morgan in Welsh; ca. 1635 – 25 August 1688) was a Welsh privateer, pirate and admiral of the English navy who made a name for himself during activities in the Caribbean, primarily raiding Spanish settlements. He earned a reputation as one of the most notorious and successful privateers in history, and one of the most ruthless among those active along the Spanish Main.