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Post By : 28/03/2025

Henry Avery

Pirate, Privateer

• Full Name: Henry Avery (also known as Henry Every or “Long Ben”)
• Date Of Birth: Circa 1659
• Date Of Death: Unknown (presumed after 1696)
• Age: Unknown
• Cause Of Death: Unknown – disappeared without a trace
• Birth Place: Newton Ferrers, Devon, England
• Occupation: Pirate, Privateer
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: Unknown
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• Henry Avery is one of the most infamous and mysterious pirates in history. He gained global notoriety in 1695 after leading the capture of the Ganj-i-Sawai, a massive Mughal treasure ship, which earned him and his crew what was considered one of the richest pirate hauls of all time.


• Following the heist, Avery became legendary—not only for the treasure but for what followed. Rather than being captured or killed like many pirates of his era, he vanished. Despite a massive manhunt launched by English and Mughal authorities, he was never seen or heard from again.


• Rumors swirled for centuries: some believed he changed his identity and lived a quiet life, others say he was betrayed and died poor. His loot, often referred to as “Avery’s Treasure,” has never been found, fueling tales of hidden riches and inspiring books, legends, and even video games.


• Henry Avery’s disappearance remains one of piracy’s greatest unsolved mysteries.