Jack Ward
John Ward or Birdy (c. 1553 – 1622), also known as Jack Ward or later as Yusuf Reis, was an English pirate who later became a Corsair for the Ottoman Empire operating out of Tunis during the early 17th century.
Jack Ward | |
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| Born | c. 1553 |
| Died | 1622 (aged 68–69) Tunis, Ottoman Tunisia |
| Nationality | English |
| Piratical career | |
| Nickname | Birdy, Sharky, Yusuf Reïs, Jack Sparrow |
| Type | Barbary Corsair |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of England (until 1604) Ottoman Empire (from 1605) |
| Years active | fl. 1605–1610 |
| Rank | Admiral, Reïs |
| Base of operations | La Goulette, Tunis |
| Commands | Gift, Little John, Reniera e Soderina |
| Wealth | £500,000 - £2,000,000 |
According to writer Giles Milton, Jack Ward was an inspiration for Jack Sparrow of the Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise.
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