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Bookmark or Share- Calico Jack - World History EncyclopediaJohn Rackham (d. 1720), also known as Jack Rackham or 'Calico Jack' for his preference for cotton clothing, was an English pirate during the Golden Age of Piracy (1690-1730). Rackham took over the pirate...
- Calico Jack - WikipediaJohn Rackham [a] (hanged 18 November 1720), [2] commonly known as Calico Jack, was an English pirate captain operating in the Bahamas and in Cuba during the early 18th century. His nickname was derived from the calico clothing that he wore, while Jack is a nickname for "John".
- Calico Jack Rackham, The Pirate Who Plundered The CaribbeanCalico Jack was a pirate captain who terrorized the Caribbean from the Bahamas to Cuba in the early 18th century. Calico Jack was only active as a pirate for two years, but he quickly made a name for himself.
- The story of Jack Rackham aka Calico Jack | Sons Of PirateJack Rackham, whose real name was John, was known as “Calico Jack” because of his shiny, sumptuous calico clothes. He was not exactly the most famous pirate, nor the most feared, nor even the most successful.
- John Rackham: The Colorful Tale of Calico Jack - Pirates! Fact and LegendThe adventurous life of John Rackham, known as Calico Jack. From his iconic flag to his ties with famed female pirates, discover the man behind the legend.
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