Lady killigrew pirate biography

Lady Mary Killigrew was a fearless, strong and independent woman who led a double life as a pirate.  Her father and husband were both former pirates and were most likely influential sources in her piracy.

Lady Mary Killigrew’s husband was appointed by Queen Elizabeth I as Sir Henry Killigrew, forcing him to abandon his life as a pirate.

Lady killigrew pirate biography for kids

Queen Elizabeth I trusted him to suppress piracy in English waters, requiring him to remain at sea for long periods of time. Lady Mary Killigrew took advantage of these opportunities to engage in her own acts of piracy, often times utilizing the servants in their Arwenack Castle in Cornwall.  Some people believe Queen Elizabeth I had knowledge of Lady Mary Killigrew’s covert activities.

Lady Mary Killigrew made a career ending mistake on January 1 of when she captured the Spanish ship Maria.

The ship had been docked at Arwenack Castle where the captain and the crew were entertained by Lady Mary Killigrew. She p