Do you know who the infamous Samuel Bellamy is? Well, he is only one of the most dominant and successful pirates of the golden age of piracy! He had a very successful career, even though he could only live it out for a little over a year. If he were to live longer, he could've been on of the most famous pirates of all time. Overall, he was a very intriguing pirate who had a very kind heart for a pirate. Why was he so successful? This is the story of Samuel Bellamy. First of all, his personal life and origins. Not too much is known of his origins, but people say that he was born on February 23rd, 1689 in Hittisleigh, United Kingdom. He died in a shipwreck on April 26th, 1717 off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. His ship, which will be
The book began with Paul Revere’s America. Paul Revere’s real name was Apollos Riviore. Paul Reveres name was later changed because of it being too hard to pronounce. He was born on the small island of Guernsey in the English channels but at age 12, he sailed to Boston on November 15, 1715. By 1722, he was a goldsmith in Boston. In 1729, Paul Revere married a named Deborah Hitchborn. He worked as an artisan and a silversmith. During this time, he was known to have amazing skills in both jobs. One of Paul Revere’s best designs was his print of the Boston Massacre in 1770. It helped to create an image of British tyranny and American virtue that still shapes memory of the massacre.
Alexander Hamilton was born on Nevis in the British West Indies. He was born on January 11 1755 or 1757. Rachel Fawcett and James Hamilton were his parents. His father left him and his mother when he was only ten. He had to get a job at 11 to support his family. When he was twelve his mom got sick and died. Alexander then moved in with his cousin, but sadly the cousin committed suicide. After the cousins death,
not known, but historians believe that he was born in 1480, and he died in
He was born in Baltimore in 1748, but his story begins long before his birth. It started when his father’s family immigrated to Pennsylvania in 1680’s. His father just so happened to move to Maryland, where he met his wife, married her, and settled in Baltimore where William was to be born. William had many hard times and little schooling until he was ten, when his family moved to North Carolina.
Many rumors of the birth of Prince Hall have arisen. A few records and papers have been found of him in Barbados where it was rumored that he was born in 1748, but no record of birth by church or by state, has been found there, and none in Boston. All 11 countries were searched and churches with baptismal records were examined without finding the name of Prince Hall.
Born in March 15, 1767: “A child of the backwoods, he was left an orphan at 14. His
He didn't have a very exciting life when he was younger but he did grow up sailing on short trips on the English coast. Since a young age he knew he wanted to be on the water. When he was older he sailed on countless voyages.
William Bradford was born in 1590. He was a very smart child, and taught himself how to several languages. He also studied the bible quite frequently. When he turned 18, he was in a separatist group and they broke away from the church. They went to Holland so they wouldn't be killed. He then was one of the members on the Mayflower heading to America. He made it there in December 1620.
United States, was born in Caldwell, New Jersey on March 18, 1837. He was the
Due to falling political prospects and monetary problems his family moved from their home in Stratford to a home in Alexandria, Virginia on the Potomac River. That is where he was raised. He attended grammar school, did many outdoor activities along the river such as fishing and swimming. He had many ties to Revolutionary War heros because his father had served.
Blackbeard was one of the most feared pirates in history, because he was a ferocious and fearless man who took over many ships in his years of being a pirate. He wasn’t a good man but he was good at what he did. There was some information that was unsure of because of the time period, but there are many interesting facts about him.
John Winthrop was born in Edwardstone, Suffolk, England, on January 22, 1588, and died in Boston, Massachusetts on March 26, 1649. He was the only child of Adam Winthrop and his wife, Anne Brown. Winthrop briefly attended Trinity College in Cambridge, studied law at Gray's Inn, and in the 1620s became an attorney at the Court of Wards in London. John Winthrop was a man who held Christianity to be above all churches.
According to ushistory.org, Hamilton was born on January 11, 1757 in Charleston, St. Kitts & Nevis. Even at a young age, Hamilton’s intelligence shined to others. Being so brilliant benefitted
passes away in his sleep on May 19th, 1864 while on a trip to New Hampshire with a friend.
Saint Thomas Becket was born on 21 December c. 1119 in Cheapside, London. He was the son of Gilbert and Matilda Becket. Thomas also had a sister; her name was Mary. Thomas became a student at Augustinian Merton Priory at age 10 and later attended school in London. After finishing school as a child, he moved away from home and attended the University of Paris. While away at college, Thomas’s mother passed away and his father went through financial issues.