Michel de Grammont was a French buccaneer active in the Caribbean, participating in major raids on Spanish colonial towns including Maracaibo and Veracruz alongside other buccaneer captains such as Laurens de Graaf. He held a semi-official status as a French privateer for parts of his career. He disappeared at sea in a storm around 1686 while en route to a planned raid.
Quick Facts
| Real Name | Michel de Grammont |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1645 (unverified) |
| Died | c. 1686 (unverified, lost at sea) |
| Nationality | French |
| Years Active | 1670s-1686 |
| Known Ships | Hardi |
| Fate | Lost at sea in a storm around 1686 while sailing to raid the Spanish coast; presumed drowned, body never recovered |
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