Sir Henry Morgan (Noun)
Meaning
A Welsh buccaneer who raided Spanish colonies in the West Indies for the English (1635-1688).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Sir Henry Morgan was a Welsh buccaneer who raided Spanish colonies in the West Indies for the English from 1635 until his death in 1688.
- The infamous pirate Sir Henry Morgan was known for his bravery during the raids on the Spanish colonies.
- After being accused of piracy, Sir Henry Morgan was exonerated and knighted by King Charles II in recognition of his services to the English.
- An island resort in the Caribbean was named after the renowned privateer Sir Henry Morgan, befitting the pirate's grand swashbuckling legacy.
- While some painted Sir Henry Morgan as a common pirate, others celebrated him as a heroic privateer serving the interests of the English crown.