1701 in piracy

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See also 1700 in piracy, other events in 1701, 1702 in piracy, and Timeline of piracy.

Events[]

Europe[]

• May 23 - William Kidd is hanged for piracy and murder at Execution Dock in London.

Indian Ocean[]

• John Bowen's crew builds a pirate base at Maritan in Madagascar.

Deaths[]

• May 23 - William Kidd, privateer and pirate (born c. 1645).