Edward England: The Pirate Captain Who Was Marooned... and Survived

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[@nicholassimonetti8394]

Do Nicolae Ceasescu the last Romanian Dictator

[@paulmeredith2037]

Hi can you do Sir Nicholas George Winton MBE the British banker and humanitarian who established an organisation to rescue children at risk from Nazi Germany in 1939

[@jamesmartin6050]

Here are some suggestions for another video - all interesting people April Ellison/William Ellison Jr. (1790-1861) - a freed slave from South Carolina who became a successful slaveowner and planter himself before the civil war. Anthony Johnson (1600-1670) - a former indentured servant who became one of the first African American property owners in America and a successful tobacco farmer. Lord Mountbatten (1900-1979) - Prince Philip’s uncle and Queen Elizabeth’s second cousin once removed who was assassinated by the IRA Yukio Mishima (1925-1970) - Japanese poet, author, playwright, actor and nationalist who committed seppuku after a failed attempt to overthrow Japan’s 1947 constitution. Robert Walpole (1676-1745) - British politician who was the first prime minister of Great Britain from 1721 until 1742 under King George I and King George II. Eamon DeValera (1882-1975) - prominent political leader in 20th century Ireland who, after the Irish war of independence from 1919 to 1921, was in the public eye for over forty years from 1922 until his death were he served as head of government (Taoiseach/prime minister) and head of state (president). He was nearly executed in the Easter Rising in 1916 and was key in putting into place the new constitution on 1937. A very prominent Irish figure and one of the most important in Irish history. George Eastman (1854-1932) - American entrepreneur who founded the Eastman Kodak company. He was a pioneer of photography and a major philanthropist. He commit suicide at the age of 77 because of chronic pain from health problems. Emile Zola (1840-1902) - French novelist and journalist who is an early practitioner in the literary genre, naturalism. He was involved in the Dreyfus affair, a political scandal in France. He died in 1902 at the age of 62 from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. ryoichi sasakawa (1899-1995) - Japanese businessman, politician, sports administrator, philanthropist and was criminal who helped Norman Borlaug with his Green Revolution. Seamus Heaney (1939-2013) - Irish poet, playwright and translator who won the 1995 Nobel prize for literature and wrote a poem about The Tollund Man comparing his cause of death to The Troubles in Northern Ireland. W.B. Yeats (1865-1939) - Irish poet, dramatist and writer with an interest in the occult who helped found the Abbey Theatre and was a senator for the Irish Free State. He is one of the most important historical figures in Irish history. Prince Phillip, The Duke of Edinburgh (1921-2021) - husband and consort to Queen Elizabeth who served in the navy as a young man, serving in the Second World War. He died recently so it would be a good choice. Jordan Belfort (born 1962) - former stockbroker, author, motivational speaker and convicted felon who committed fraud via stock market manipulation. His book was the inspiration behind the film The Wolf of Wall Street starring Leonardo DiCaprio in 2013. Andrew Cunanan (1969-1997) - spree killer responsible for five murders before his suicide via gunshot. His victims include Gianna Versace and Lee Miglin. Lee Miglin (1924-1997) - American business tycoon, real estate developer and philanthropist who was spree killer, Andrew Cunanan’s third murder victim. “The Count of Saint Germain” (1691 or 1712 -died 1784) - European Adventurer who achieved prominence in high society in the 1700’s. His real name is unknown while his background is obscure. He claimed to be the son of Prince Francis II Rakoczi of Transylvania. He was arrested for suspicion of espionage during the Jacobite rebellion but was released without charge. Julia d’Aunigny (1670 or 1673 -died 1707) - 17th century French opera singer who was known for her flamboyant lifestyle. Her father was a secretary to the master of the horse to King Louis XIV. She was a keen sword fighter, cross-dressed and tried to run away with a female lover after killing a man in a duel. She died at the age of 33. Past American presidents, British prime ministers, monarchs and Roman emperors would be good as well.

[@fridericusrex9812]

Anki >>>> babbel

[@1guard754]

Can you make an episode aout Frank Cannonball Richards?

[@ignitionfrn2223]

2:00 - Chapter 1 - Early years 4:50 - Chapter 2 - Going after the treasure fleet 9:05 - Chapter 3 - To africa & asia 11:05 - Chapter 4 - Taking the cassandra 14:10 - Chapter 5 - Marooned

[@breezus3928]

Watching this as a Black Sail fan: "Ayy I know that guy...ayy and that guy!...and that guy! And that guy!" Anyway, this is your daily reminder to watch Black Sails, if you haven't. Every episode, even the slow ones, are worth the journey to the end.

[@theawesomeman9821]

Billy Bones?

[@gouken8926]

The show got worse every season

[@almitrahopkins1873]

Never seen an episode, but I recognize every name.

[@dulezninjaman4788]

@@almitrahopkins1873 half of them from uncharted 4

[@Cheah12]

@@gouken8926 I think the worst part was the ending where he works on a. Plantation but besides that it was worth watching and overall better then most shows

[@Nasir3623]

Edward Tried to find a middle ground between compassion and terror but what he ultimately learned the hard way is there is no middle ground.

[@Giveme1goodreason]

The middle ground between terror and compassion is inaction.

[@starbreeze7249]

@@Giveme1goodreason that makes no sense, as being compassionate and invoking terror both equally require action. that's very different than something like, say, neutrality, which is more along the definition of inaction.

[@Giveme1goodreason]

@@starbreeze7249 the middle ground of 2 extreme actions is no action. Not doing one or the other is the middle of both.

[@421less1]

@@starbreeze7249 kinda just re worded what buddy said after stating you disagree. Not the most intellectual approach.

[@Marbletrain5441]

I want them to fear how much they love me -Micheal Scott

[@lilymarinovic1644]

Would love a bio on Alexander Selkirk, the real-life inspiration behind Robinson Crusoe.

[@almitrahopkins1873]

He already has, I think.

[@forcedtohaveahandle]

@@almitrahopkins1873 Nope

[@timmeh69er78]

Indeed

[@roywilkowski2326]

Even better would be William Dampier; fascinating character.

[@BigWrig305]

This guy is the real life captain jack Sparrow. Captured the pearl (who cares what color) and survived being marooned.

[@samalcatraz8751]

The African American Pearl

[@landonnice2272]

The melanin Pearl

[@Itemtotem]

Black pearls matter

[@gigaswardblade7261]

Sea turtles m8

[@lostman214]

Yar

[@DrexualDesire]

I am only one man with one heart...Call me a demon, call me a monster...but I can't be the strongest forever...

[@marcoarnaud3964]

Hope your having a wonderful beginning of the week, Simon. Keep it up and best wishes for the next family member on the way

[@jaobyeden4143]

0 sub loser lol

[@Rm-qx1le]

@@jaobyeden4143 now has 1, loser !

[@jaobyeden4143]

@@Rm-qx1le I also have 1 there fore i cant be a loser

[@jaobyeden4143]

@@Rm-qx1le u have no sub lmao hahahahahaahah xd

[@Rm-qx1le]

@@jaobyeden4143 too cool for subs mate 😏

[@YxngPlague]

Thanks for all your time making these vids I’ve been binge watching for a couple of weeks now and I love your Chanel’s please keep posting all this history

[@anguskeenan4932]

Simon: “luckily we have a first hand account” *proceeds to read gibberish*

[@LesSharp]

Perhaps his sponsor has a course in Ye Olde Nautical English by which we might comprehend the text?

[@Flies2FLL]

My parents owned a condo in Fort Pierce, Florida about 100 yards north of where the 1715 Spanish Galleon "Urca de Lima" went down in about 15 feet of water right off the beach. I used to swim out to it and look at the ballast stones and cannon on the seafloor.

[@thcdreams654]

My man either filmed this before his arm broke or his captors took his sling away until he filmed another video. You think he'd have escaped with a shiv fashioned from a dollar shave club razor.

[@BigWrig305]

Which arm did he break? Cause it almost looks like his left arm isn't in the sleeve and could be in a sling under his shirt.

[@BigWrig305]

Which arm did he break? Cause it almost looks like his left arm isn't in the sleeve and could be in a sling under his shirt.

[@djquinn11]

How did he break it? Patting himself on the back?

[@patbateman1426]

@@djquinn11 oi what has the fella done to you?

[@grabo917]

@@BigWrig305 he broke his collar bone riding his bike

[@tripp6377]

Thanks for keeping me sane Simon!

[@marcuspoosz2190]

finally back to watching your vids again. youtube recommended me a biographics vid and i realized i hadn't watched for a while.

[@maruto74]

Edward?! England?!! - NAH BRUH - it's all about that Edward Newgate "THE ONE PIECE IS REAL!!!" This is actually pretty cool. I love when I find the people that Oda is referring to when he creates his characters.

[@imightmakefunofyou4433]

🎶 So come aboard and bring along, all your hopes and dreams 🎶

[@tinypants7895]

POPS POPS POPS!!!!!!

[@fidelramen5202]

Wtf

[@myssie-theanimedevourer5835]

🤣 I was sitting here thinking this very thing! One Piece is eternal.

[@xKinjax]

@@fidelramen5202 they're referring to a long running Japanese manga(comic book) about pirates that has recently outsold Batman in terms of overall sales.

[@michaelb1761]

It took me quite awhile to figure out he was saying Nassau.

[@lovemeforr]

Me too!

[@almitrahopkins1873]

He never pronounces it right.

[@jesshigginbottom3866]

I’m so proud of them BOTH. Jason is 5years younger & therefore has 5 years still to gain experience before he’s Scott’s age.. & after Hells Kitchen, he can really really THRIVE.

[@joshwinslow8397]

I think you are on the wrong video

[@GuntherRommel]

That was a really good video. Thanks Simon et al

[@Jash0192]

Does Simon have a website where all uploads are amalgamated? He's re-inspired me in learning history and geography again so want to pick up a few things from him and start doing things myself

[@themutualfriend5286]

You should do a biopic on Master assassin and pirate captain Edward Kenway 😂😁

[@Stinger9516]

Well he should start off with THE BEST ASSASSIN! Ezio Auditore da Firenze😂

[@qazhr]

Only on April 1

[@Ronam0451]

@@Stinger9516 don't you mean Altaïr?

[@georgewood9385]

@@Ronam0451 no! he surely means the best assassin (of assassins) my man Shay Patric Cormac.

[@Viroh]

@@Ronam0451 Ezio was superior to Altair. I like both.

[@anarcho-boulangistllamaent2023]

Ive heard about him because of Uncharted 4. Thanks Naughty Dog!

[@dulezninjaman4788]

I am a man of fortune and I must seek my fortune.

[@brucefraser4058]

A fantastic piece....

[@Chrisamos412]

I can’t imagine there being too many swashbucklers that had a compassionate side to them. Captain England must of had an incredible amount of people skills in order to maintain any kind of authority over his crew! Bet he had a very interesting personality to do what he did.

[@dangreene9846]

Was there a bunch of Rum buried on the island ?

[@judas-dk6bu]

All the rum was gone!

[@Deathtroopers09]

@@judas-dk6bu Why is the rum always gone?

[@legal_eagle1849]

i thought Edward England was just a fictional character from Uncharted 4. Next thing Simon will tell us that Jack Sparrow actually existed. I love your series, especially your humour.

[@ginagee8737]

Thanks. I really would love you to cover Josephine Baker. She's perfect for a biographic

[@almitrahopkins1873]

I think he already has.

[@ginagee8737]

@@almitrahopkins1873 no he actually hasn't. She's doesn't have a biographic.

[@jessicajujubean5004]

She would be a good one

[@j.a.weishaupt1748]

Please do one about William of Orange.

[@BeingRedAlice]

Yes please!! 🥺

[@hmshood9212]

*Screams in Glencoe Massacre*

[@j.a.weishaupt1748]

@@hmshood9212 That one is for Geographics 😄

[@philthornton1382]

The legend

[@Leo17]

Which of the 8 William,s of Orange do you mean

[@JokersQuartet]

The way to keep me coming back is with mooooooore pirate videos let’s gooooo

[@do-ol2540]

Could you please do Philippe Pétain next? or Woodrow Wilson?

[@PhoenixAscending]

Petain would be a good one.

[@freakboy220]

WILSOOOOOOOOOOON!!!!

[@radonrodan8332]

Video ideas Pompey the great-rival of caesar Rameses the Great-pharoh before the dark age. Henry V of England-nearly had the french crown Charles II of spain-most imbred person alive Charles I of Spain/emperor of the HRE -ruler of two empire's The year of the 4 emperor's-chaos after Nero Louis the Pius-son of Charlemagne Odoacer-post Roman world Justinian.the Great-made Rome great again Theodoric the great-first Ostrogothic king of Italy Aegidius-first ruler of the Roman gaul(Soissons) Marcellinus-uncle of a emperor Ricimer-puppet Master of the west

[@almitrahopkins1873]

I think Aegidius is the only one he hasn't done already.

[@ClareBearBunny]

Could you do an episode on Gary Gygax and D&D?

[@Yakboy999]

Video option: the four sailors (Aleksei Inkov, Khrisanf Inkov, Stepan Sharapov, and Fedor Verigin) detailed in David Roberts' book Four Against the Arctic. They survived marooned near Svalbard for six years and not only survived hut were wealthy by the end of it.

[@thedarkonestaint6105]

The show 'Black Sails' is more accurate than I thought lol.

[@-MarcusAurelius]

Just curious, is that show worth watching?

[@Destructive166]

@@-MarcusAurelius for sure at least the first couple seasons.

[@thedarkonestaint6105]

@@-MarcusAurelius definitely! I loved it

[@TheEvilCommenter]

Good video 👍

[@JoaoVictorVila]

Do general Antonio López de Santa Anna

[@archierose1432]

How have you not done James Cook ? Or have you and I’ve missed it ?

[@JiminPalmSprings]

A hair loss commercial aired right before today’s segment began… I was offended on your behalf

[@ploppyjr2373]

I swear this man could make a quite Sunday afternoon interesting

[@p_dubs_420]

I’m pleased to be descended from this man.

[@RizwanKhan-mm4gq]

Make a video on heradin barberosa (red beard) please the most feared pirate of them all

[@jpp9876]

The good hearted pirate who's demise was brought on by being to nice. He then had to live off of charity he received from other semi good hearted pirates.

[@joshuafreier1749]

You have done videos on Anastasia and Rasputin, would you do one on Czar Nicholas II?

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you

[@zonklers4423]

great job bio ^^

[@slyfox0086]

What was that song at the end? I need it for my DnD Campaign!

[@alexderado5881]

* In Superintendent Chalmers voice * “SKINNER!”

[@LysanderSpooner-zl5vm]

How about an episode on Edward Bernays?

[@EuIenspiegel]

Please make a video on Charles Henri "Monsieur de Paris" Sanson, the most notorious Executioner of the french Revolution. Also Matthias Klostermayr, a german poacher, Robin-Hood-like personality who got executed by being strangled, smashed, beheaded and quartered. They both had really interesting lives

[@ladymopar2024]

Alright Simon you need to watch Black Sails because that was awesome he had to working ships list of mixture of fiction and nonfiction characters I think you would like it And actually read that book and it's absolutely fascinating

[@jamesonporritt2197]

Please do a video on Tonya Harding

[@rogerpenske2411]

Simon the beard blaze aaaaaargh

[@juanfilipwinifred]

Make a biography on the painter, Francis bacon. He is extremely interesting and his life was crazy

[@MrBeastTellEm]

THIS

[@slump2446]

Was he the one that made Europe's first gunpowder?

[@juanfilipwinifred]

@@slump2446 you’ve got the wrong guy, I’m talking about the painter Francis bacon

[@almitrahopkins1873]

@@juanfilipwinifred Sir Francis Bacon, who served in Elizabeth's court?

[@juanfilipwinifred]

@@almitrahopkins1873 No, I’m talking about the famous British artist who was alive in the 20th century.

[@Rvns556]

Can we get one on R Adams Cowley please?? He’s Godfather of Trauma Medicine as we know it today. He has the best trauma hospital on the planet named after him. Shock Trauma in Baltimore, MD.

[@noidea4name]

Hi Simon, Would you make biographics of El Chapo?

[@JoeR1066]

Do Lemmy next please.

[@tomassali8870]

Please. I know I have asked way too many times but I don’t see reason why not. Please make a video about pirate Klaus Störtebeker. It’s fascinating

[@markgolden1418]

Please do a vid on Rutyard Kipling

[@i_i8924]

"Then, on the fourth day, he roped himself a couple of sea turtles, lashed 'em together and made a raft."

[@whatsshakinbaconnothinjust2986]

I love these pirate stories

[@kazakhistyle6805]

Could you do Alija Izetbegović???

[@NatanKolbeinsson24]

Do one with António de Oliveira Salazar of Portugal!

[@5amH45lam]

Marooned on Mauritius. Such hardship. 😒

[@viktormatthys9015]

Albert 1 of Belgium please!

[@jasperswarp]

Why’s the rum gone ?

[@slimjim3994]

Hi bio!

[@storytime118]

If I could make any vessel a time machine I think I'd go for an aircraft carrier. Or maybe a battleship. And just plop myself down in the Caribbean during the golden age. Load up on gold and boom back to now. Probably a modern speed boat with a machine gun would do the trick but a couple f22 or f35 or helicopters along with a floating city would be pretty cool.

[@goncaloroncha3694]

Could you do one about the Portuguese dictator António de Oliveira Salazar?

[@Dr.RichardBanks]

Do one on Edward Kenway!!!

[@Hanzo2024]

Can you do the Shah of Iran? (Last monarch of Persia)

[@jamesmartin6050]

Here are some suggestions for another video - all interesting people April Ellison/William Ellison Jr. (1790-1861) - a freed slave from South Carolina who became a successful slaveowner and planter himself before the civil war. Anthony Johnson (1600-1670) - a former indentured servant who became one of the first African American property owners in America and a successful tobacco farmer. Lord Mountbatten (1900-1979) - Prince Philip’s uncle and Queen Elizabeth’s second cousin once removed who was assassinated by the IRA Yukio Mishima (1925-1970) - Japanese poet, author, playwright, actor and nationalist who committed seppuku after a failed attempt to overthrow Japan’s 1947 constitution. Robert Walpole (1676-1745) - British politician who was the first prime minister of Great Britain from 1721 until 1742 under King George I and King George II. Eamon DeValera (1882-1975) - prominent political leader in 20th century Ireland who, after the Irish war of independence from 1919 to 1921, was in the public eye for over forty years from 1922 until his death were he served as head of government (Taoiseach/prime minister) and head of state (president). He was nearly executed in the Easter Rising in 1916 and was key in putting into place the new constitution on 1937. A very prominent Irish figure and one of the most important in Irish history. George Eastman (1854-1932) - American entrepreneur who founded the Eastman Kodak company. He was a pioneer of photography and a major philanthropist. He commit suicide at the age of 77 because of chronic pain from health problems. Emile Zola (1840-1902) - French novelist and journalist who is an early practitioner in the literary genre, naturalism. He was involved in the Dreyfus affair, a political scandal in France. He died in 1902 at the age of 62 from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. ryoichi sasakawa (1899-1995) - Japanese businessman, politician, sports administrator, philanthropist and was criminal who helped Norman Borlaug with his Green Revolution. Seamus Heaney (1939-2013) - Irish poet, playwright and translator who won the 1995 Nobel prize for literature and wrote a poem about The Tollund Man comparing his cause of death to The Troubles in Northern Ireland. W.B. Yeats (1865-1939) - Irish poet, dramatist and writer with an interest in the occult who helped found the Abbey Theatre and was a senator for the Irish Free State. He is one of the most important historical figures in Irish history. Prince Phillip, The Duke of Edinburgh (1921-2021) - husband and consort to Queen Elizabeth who served in the navy as a young man, serving in the Second World War. He died recently so it would be a good choice. Jordan Belfort (born 1962) - former stockbroker, author, motivational speaker and convicted felon who committed fraud via stock market manipulation. His book was the inspiration behind the film The Wolf of Wall Street starring Leonardo DiCaprio in 2013. Andrew Cunanan (1969-1997) - spree killer responsible for five murders before his suicide via gunshot. His victims include Gianna Versace and Lee Miglin. Lee Miglin (1924-1997) - American business tycoon, real estate developer and philanthropist who was spree killer, Andrew Cunanan’s third murder victim. “The Count of Saint Germain” (1691 or 1712 -died 1784) - European Adventurer who achieved prominence in high society in the 1700’s. His real name is unknown while his background is obscure. He claimed to be the son of Prince Francis II Rakoczi of Transylvania. He was arrested for suspicion of espionage during the Jacobite rebellion but was released without charge. Julia d’Aunigny (1670 or 1673 -died 1707) - 17th century French opera singer who was known for her flamboyant lifestyle. Her father was a secretary to the master of the horse to King Louis XIV. She was a keen sword fighter, cross-dressed and tried to run away with a female lover after killing a man in a duel. She died at the age of 33. Past American presidents, British prime ministers, monarchs and Roman emperors would be good as well.

[@mitchellneu]

Ideas for Pirates and Wild West Biographics: Captain Henry Morgan(like the rum) Doc Holliday California Gold Rush Sam Bass Geronimo Tecumseh Crazy Horse

[@almitrahopkins1873]

He's done all of those.

[@mitchellneu]

@@almitrahopkins1873 no he hasn’t, I checked

[@Wardner213]

Could you please do a bio on Ip Man? Thank you :)

[@randomoverpopulatedworldid3286]

you went off my feed for hella days now ya'll back @yay!

[@yodon6867]

Is Edward English remind you of captain Flynn of Black Sails.

[@Prog4Prog]

If you haven’t watched Black Sails yet, do it!

[@rockstarfoxy654]

12:05 man didn't learn about run-on sentences i guess

[@pumpkinspice7568]

Plz do a biopic on the green river killer

[@HXXIIA]

I want to get marooned for just a little bit...

[@judas-dk6bu]

Just a little maroon, near an island resort preferably.

[@wakonyomonicah2516]

Am amongst the first 20 to watch this clip.. What an achievement😂😂

[@buggybooroberson6531]

Could you please Do a Biographic of actor Lon Chaney Sr.

[@davidhollyfield5148]

Pirates were like the bikie gangs of their day. It sounds like Eddie went through the whole initiation. First a 'hang around', then a 'prospect' and finally a fully endorsed member of the clan.

[@JamesTTierce]

thatd be such a fun time besides all the gay sex that bikers are typically into(similar to how greeks or some muslims view sex with younger men.)

[@marleyfulford9646]

You're saying Nassau wrong simon lol 🇧🇸🇧🇸

[@Wompwowow]

Do Ada Blackjack

[@StrangeTerror]

I can't believe I marooned my captain... how dare future yet past me.

[@deejaysajo]

Wow💯💯

[@amandajones661]

Yes. I did find it interesting. 🙂

[@HootOwl513]

Na SOW? It's NASS saw, And I've been there.

[@hereticpariah6_66]

Why so many advertising breaks? Four already, and only half through.

[@kidofflint8812]

Do one on Elizabeth gurley flynn

[@fridericusrex9812]

Video starts at 1:11

[@gnarlyguy120]

Do Francis Pegamagabow

[@keithstringer1140]

Alfred Africa, Norman Norway, and Russ Russian appreciate the reference

[@wtfRyantater]

What a helluva story

[@lukedouglas9271]

Can you do a video on Joseph Smith (founder of the mormon faith)? It would help me a whole lot. I've tried to research him before but I find it difficult through all of the biased rubbish. Please and thank you!!!

[@susandebruin8648]

Please do a video about the history of the EU

[@altinmares8363]

Biographics please post more videos about -Presocratic philosophers -Islamic golden age philosopher -Thales of Miletus -Parmenides -Empedocles -Al Kindi

[@JackSparrow-ky4rw]

Bet he actually waited for 3 days and 3 nights on the shallow water whilst the sea life started to get acclimated to his presence and on the third day he roped up a couple of sea turtles to build a raft using human hair from his back.

[@z0h33y]

Will there be a biography on JK Huysmans? I just watched the one on Oscar Wilde and felt it fitting there would be one for Huysmans too.

[@theconqueringram5295]

He survived, but only to die in obscurity and poverty while other pirates were killed in the heat of battle or were hung at the gallows.

[@eoinmacdonnchadha5682]

Trust the only famous Irish pirate to be known for his unorthodox methods of dispatching his foes