Q2248991
William Fly
English pirate
| Bio | William Fly was an English pirate who raided New England shipping fleets for three months in 1726 until he was captured by the crew of a seized ship. He was hanged in Boston, Massachusetts, and his body publicly exhibited in a gibbet as a warning to other pirates. His death is considered by many to mark the end of the Golden Age of Piracy.2 |
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| Born | c. 16991 |
| Died | 1726 Jul 121 |
| Occupation | executioner, military personnel, sailor1 |
| Cause of death | hanging to death, capital punishment1 |
| Status | Possible: William Fly may be a 27 Club member |