1696 in piracy

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See also 1695 in piracy, Other events in 1696, 1697 in piracy, and Timeline of piracy.

Events[]

Europe[]

• Undated - 24 of Henry Every's pirates are arrested in Ireland and England. Every eludes capture and is never seen again.
• January 26 - William Kidd issued a letter of marque by King William III of England.
• May - Kidd sets sail from Plymouth, England en route to New York City aboard the Adventure Galley.

North America[]

• September - Kidd leaves New York on the Adventure Galley.

Births[]

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Deaths[]