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Howell Davis

Welsh pirate

  • Fame49.8
  • Momentum12.3
  • Wikipedia1.3K
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Lived 1690–1719, aged 29United Kingdom
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
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  • Era
    1690–1719
    Aged 29
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Updated 2026-07-18

Howell Davis was a Welsh pirate. His piratical career lasted 11 months, from July 1718 to June 1719, when he was ambushed and killed. He captured 15 known British and French ships. His ships were the Cadogan, Buck, Saint James, and Rover.

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Momentum12.3
Historical11.0
Source confidence60.0
Completeness50.0
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