1701 in piracy explained

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 1645).