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Tango01 Supporting Member of TMP13 Dec 2024 4:14 p.m. PST

"One of the most famous pirate leaders in the Caribbean in the 1680s was the Frenchman Captain Grammont. In addition to his excellent knowledge of maritime affairs, he also had rare luck: he captured large cities, where he took large trophies, while remaining elusive to the Spaniards.

Little remains of Captain Grammont's early life. Even his name is not known exactly: in some sources he is Michel, in others – Henri, in others – Jean. The latter option is more likely. He was born around 1640 in Paris in the family of a Guards officer. Grammon's father died early, his mother remarried…"


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Personal logo Grelber Supporting Member of TMP14 Dec 2024 9:52 a.m. PST

Good story, Tango!

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Tango01 Supporting Member of TMP14 Dec 2024 2:31 p.m. PST

Happy you enjoyed it…!


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