John Julian
American Indian pirate
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John Julian (c. 1701—March 26, 1733) was a pirate of multi-racial descent[1] who operated in the Americas, as the pilot of the ship Whydah.
John Julian | |
|---|---|
| Born | c.1701 likely Mosquitia |
| Died | March 22, 1733 (aged 31–32) |
| Piratical career | |
| Type | Pirate |
| Allegiance | Samuel Bellamy |
| Years active | 1716 – April 26, 1717 |
| Rank | pilot of the Whydah Gally |
Julian joined pirate Samuel Bellamy, and became the pilot of Bellamy's Whydah when he was probably only 16 years of age.[2]
In 1717, the Whydah shipwrecked, with Julian and a carpenter called Thomas Davis being the only known survivors.[3] He was captured, but not indicted, so he was probably sold as a slave.[citation needed] He may have been the "Julian the Indian" bought by John Quincy, great-grandfather of president John Quincy Adams.[1]
"Julian the Indian" reportedly made multiple attempts to flee and once killed a bounty hunter who was after him.[1] He was executed in March 1733.[3]
Further reading
- W. Jeffrey Bolster - Black Jacks: African American Seamen in the Age of Sail.
- Kuhn, Gabriel (2010). Life Under the Jolly Roger: Reflections on Golden Age Piracy. PM Press. ISBN 9781604860528.
