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Today in History: Blackbeard killed in battle off North Carolina

11/22/2025

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On November 22, 1718, the notorious pirate Blackbeard, whose real name was Edward Teach, was killed in battle by British sailors near the coast of North Carolina. His death marked a significant moment in the fight against piracy in the region, as he had become a symbol of the lawlessness that plagued the seas during that era.

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On November 22, 1718, the notorious pirate Blackbeard, whose real name was Edward Teach, was killed in battle by British sailors near the coast of North Carolina. His death marked a significant moment in the fight against piracy in the region, as he had become a symbol of the lawlessness that plagued the seas during that era.