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Henry Morgan

Henry Morgan was a notorious Welsh pirate and privateer in the 17th century, best known for attacking Spanish ships and cities in the Caribbean. Operating with a sense of boldness and strategic skill, he often worked for the English government, attacking enemy territories during wartime to weaken Spain's influence. Despite being labeled a pirate by some, he also carried out official naval missions, earning a reputation as a daring and cunning maritime leader. His actions helped shape naval tactics and Caribbean history, and he later became the Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica.