Blackbeard (1680-November 22, 1718) was the nickname of Edward Teach
alias Edward Thatch, a notorious English pirate who had a short reign
of terror in the Caribbean Sea between 1716 and 1718.

Blackbeard often fought with, or simply showed himself wearing,
multiple swords, knives, and pistols, and was notorious for weaving
hemp and lighted matches into his enormous black beard during battle.
This image, which he cultivated, has made him the premier image of the
seafaring pirate.
