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Lewis Scot

English buccaneer

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About Lewis Scot

Lewis Scot was a privateer.

Lewis Scot was a Scottish buccaneer who, according to writer Alexander Esquemeling, was the first pirate to raid Spanish coastal settlements in the Caribbean and West Indies during the mid-seventeenth century.

Scot is especially known for his raid of the Spanish city of Campeche on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. After receiving a ransom for the city, he is said to have retired in Tortuga.

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Important facts

Occupation
Privateer

Frequently asked questions

Who was Lewis Scot?

English buccaneer

What was Lewis Scot's occupation?

Lewis Scot was a privateer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lewis Scot

· Wikidata: Q6537043

· DBpedia: Lewis Scot

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