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Kidd,William — Kidd (kĭd), William. Known as “Captain Kidd.” 1645? 1701. British sea captain who turned to piracy after being hired to protect British ships in the Indian Ocean (1696). His cruelty and undiscovered buried treasure, although unsubstantiated,… … Universalium
Kidd, William — known as Captain Kidd born с 1645, Greenock, Renfrew, Scot. died May 23, 1701, London, Eng. British privateer and pirate. He was sailing as a legitimate privateer for Britain when he was commissioned in 1695 to apprehend pirates who molested the… … Universalium
Kidd, William — llamado Capitán Kidd ( 1645, Greenock, Renfrew, Escocia–23 may. 1701, Londres, Inglaterra). Corsario y pirata británico. Navegaba con patente de corso para Gran Bretaña cuando se le encomendó en 1695 capturar a los piratas que acosaban a las… … Enciclopedia Universal
KIDD, WILLIAM — a noted pirate, born of Covenanting parents at Greenock; went to sea early, and served in privateering expeditions with distinction; appointed to the command of a privateer about 1696, and commissioned to suppress the pirates of the Indian… … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
William Kidd — (* 1645 in Greenock; † 23. Mai 1701 in London) war ein schottisch amerikanischer Pirat. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 Leb … Deutsch Wikipedia
William Kidd — William Kidd. William «Captain» Kidd (22 de enero de 1645 – 23 de mayo de 1701) es a menudo recordado como un pirata cruel y sanguinario, aunque algunos registros históricos ponen en duda dichas evidencias, ya que dicho pirata pudo haber actuado… … Wikipedia Español
Kidd (surname) — Kidd is a surname, and may apply to*Benjamin Kidd An English sociologist and writer *Billy Kidd, American skier *Brian Kidd *Chip Kidd *Doug Kidd, New Zealand politician *Eddie Kidd, British stuntman *Eric Leslie Kidd, cricketer *Frederick Kidd… … Wikipedia
William Moore — is the name of: * William Moore (pirate) (d. 1697), murdered by Captain Kidd * William Moore (statesman) (c.1735 1793), jurist and politician; President (i.e. Governor) of Pennsylvania, 1781 1782 * William Moore (British mathematician) (fl.… … Wikipedia
William Kidd — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Kidd. William Kidd Surnom Capitaine Kidd Naissance … Wikipédia en Français
Kidd — /kid/, n. 1. Michael, born 1919, U.S. dancer and choreographer. 2. William ( Captain Kidd ), 1645? 1701, Scottish navigator and privateer: hanged for piracy. * * * (as used in expressions) Kidd Michael Kidd William Captain Kidd * * * … Universalium
William — /wil yeuhm/, n. 1. a word formerly used in communications to represent the letter W. 2. a male given name: from Germanic words meaning will and helmet. * * * (as used in expressions) Huddie William Ledbetter Aberhart William George William… … Universalium
