1660s in piracy explained

This timeline of the history of piracy in the 1660s is a chronological list of key events involving pirates between 1660 and 1669.

Events

1660

• Although divided largely by nationality, with the English in Jamaica and the French in Tortuga or St. Dominique, a large buccaneering presence is established in the various English, French and Dutch colonies in the Lesser Antilles.^[1]
• The island of Tortuga officially becomes a colony of France due in part to the diplomatic efforts of Jeremie Deschampes.^[2]

Births

• Thomas Dover, English buccaneer ^[3]

Deaths

• Gustav Skytte

See also

• Timeline of piracy

Notes and References

1. Konstam, Angus. Pirates: Predators of the Seas. New York: Skyhorse Publishing, 2007. (pg. 25)
2. Lane, Kris E. Pillaging the Empire: Piracy in the Americas - 1500-1750. London: M.E. Sharp, 1998. (pg. 102)
3. Osler, William. An Alabama Student and Other Biographical Essays. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1908. (pg. 19)