John Julian
John Julian (c. 1701—March 26, 1733) was a mixed-blood pirate who operated in the New World, as the pilot of the ship Whydah.
John Julian | |
|---|---|
| Born | c.1701 likely Nicaragua |
| Died | March 22, 1733 (aged 31) Boston, Massachusetts |
| Piratical career | |
| Type | Pirate |
| Allegiance | "Black Sam" 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.
In 1717, the Whydah shipwrecked, with Julian and a carpenter called Thomas Davis being the only known survivors. He was captured, but not indicted, so he was probably sold as a slave. He may have been the "Julian the Indian" bought by John Quincy, great grandfather of president John Quincy Adams.
"Julian the Indian" reportedly made multiple attempts to flee and once killed a bounty hunter who was after him. He was executed in March 1733.
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