Morgan, Adm. Sir Henry b. 1635 d. August 25, 1688 British Admiral and Knight. Known as one of the world's most daring and dangerous pirates, he was actually a privateer. This means that he was commissioned by the British Government to loot and plunder any and all Spanish ships, since England and Spain were at war. The loot that he captured was his payment. He was of Welch descent and was born as Hari [i.e. Harry] Morgan. Little is known of his youth and much of his later life is a combination of myth and truth. What is known is that he was...[Read More] (Bio by: Tom Todd) Palisadoes, Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica