Jean Lafitte - The American Folk Hero Pirate

Jean Lafitte is one of the most well-known pirates in America, but why is that the case? Was he the hero legends make him out to be or just another ruthless pirate?
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[@GreatgamertheEpic]

I really like your channel!

[@imaloser5689]

Finally managed to get some free time to check this out after making dinner today.

[@generalchargessense3107]

That was good! I didn't know that guy existed and it was interesting to learn about a not horrible pirate (morally) kinda like Jack Sparrow in a certain sense!

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I came here from your video on Heinrich Schliemann cause of my love for archaeology and your videos are so great and informative can’t wait for later uploads!

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Hey, just came across your channel via Historical_events; as another history KZbinr, I just wanted to say, I really like your channel's content and subscribed! Also, having kayaked in Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve it was pretty nice to come across this video.

[@ChancellorOfHistory]

Nice video!

[@santiagodiazsanchez7387]

Why jean´s Flag is the same as the republic of Cartagena, and New Granada?

[@jackbils8933]

He & his guys like Dominique You & Rene Beluche fought for many Spanish American revolutions

[@calahnava5477]

In 1822 he was given a letter of marque from the government of Cartagena, Colombia.

[@youngdenard264]

The « American » 😂 the guy is like 110% french kill me how Americans stole everything