Henry Morgan

Welsh pirate (1635-1688)
Person human Q215502
Henry Morgan
Alexandre Exquemelin, Piratas de la America (1681) · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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Henry Morgan

Summary

Henry Morgan is a human[1]. Born in Llanrumney[2], he… he was born on January 24, 1631[3]. He died in Port Maria La luz[4]. He died on August 25, 1688[5]. He worked as a filibuster[6], pirate[7], slave trader[8], privateer[9], and politician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,749 views/month, #6,057 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Henry Morgan was born in Llanrumney[2].
  • Henry Morgan passed away in Port Maria La luz[4].
  • Henry Morgan was born on January 24, 1631[3].
  • Henry Morgan died on August 25, 1688[5].
  • Henry Morgan held citizenship in Kingdom of England[12].
  • Henry Morgan's professions included filibuster[6].
  • Henry Morgan's professions included pirate[7].
  • Henry Morgan's professions included slave trader[8].
  • Henry Morgan's professions included privateer[9].
  • Henry Morgan worked as a politician[10].
  • Henry Morgan held the position of Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica[13].
  • Henry Morgan held the position of Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica[14].
  • Henry Morgan held the position of Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica[15].
  • Henry Morgan received the Knight Bachelor[16].
  • Henry Morgan is recorded as male[17].
  • Henry Morgan's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Henry Morgan is part of piracy in the Caribbean[19].
  • Henry Morgan's Commons category is recorded as Henry Morgan (privateer)[20].
  • Henry Morgan's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[21].
  • The cause of death was rhinitis[22].
  • The cause of death was liver cirrhosis[23].
  • Henry Morgan's commander of is recorded as Jamaica Station[24].
  • Henry Morgan's commander of is recorded as Battle of Mata Asnillos[25].
  • Henry Morgan's family name is recorded as Morgan[26].
  • Henry Morgan's given name is recorded as Henry[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Llanrumney[2], Henry Morgan… he was born on January 24, 1631[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include filibuster[6], pirate[7], slave trader[8], privateer[9], and politician[10]. Positions held include Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica[13].

Recognition

Henry Morgan received the Knight Bachelor[16].

Death and Burial

Henry Morgan died on August 25, 1688[5]. He passed away in Port Maria La luz[4]. Recorded cause of death include rhinitis[22] and liver cirrhosis[23].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Henry Morgan include Captain Morgan[28], a trademark[29], founded in 1944[30].

Why It Matters

Henry Morgan ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,749 views/month, #6,057 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

Entities named for him include Captain Morgan[28], a trademark[29], founded in 1944[30].

FAQs

Where was Henry Morgan born?

Born in Llanrumney[2], Henry Morgan…

Where did Henry Morgan die?

Henry Morgan passed away in Port Maria La luz[4].

What did Henry Morgan do for work?

Henry Morgan worked as filibuster[6], pirate[7], slave trader[8], privateer[9], and politician[10].

What awards did Henry Morgan receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Allegiance Kingdom of England
    Topic's main category Category:Henry Morgan (privateer)
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
    Part of piracy in the Caribbean
    + 27 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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