Politics · 1631–1688
Henry Morgan — Age & Birthday
Born: 24 January 1631 · Died: 25 August 1688 · Age at death: 57
How old was Henry Morgan when he died?
Henry Morgan died aged 57. He was born on 24 January 1631 and died on 25 August 1688.
Welsh privateer and pirate who governed Jamaica
Did you know?Despite his reputation for raiding Spanish settlements, he was eventually knighted by King Charles II and appointed to a high government office.
Sir Henry Morgan (Welsh: Harri Morgan; c. 1635 – 25 August 1688) was a Welsh privateer, plantation owner and, later, the lieutenant governor of Jamaica. From his base in Port Royal, Jamaica, he and those under his command raided settlements and shipping on the Spanish Main, from which he profited.
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- Age at death
- 57
- Years since death
- 338
- Born
- January 24, 1631 · Llanrumney, United Kingdom
- Died
- August 25, 1688
- Cause of death
- Rhinitis, liver cirrhosis
- Nationality
- English
- Known for
- Politics
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