Dominique You was a French-born artilleryman and Baratarian pirate captain who, alongside Jean and Pierre Lafitte, ran smuggling and privateering operations from Barataria Bay, Louisiana. He commanded the pirate vessel Le Pandoure and was captured when American forces raided Barataria in 1814. He later commanded an artillery battery for Andrew Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans in 1815, and lived the rest of his life as a respected New Orleans citizen.
Quick Facts
| Real Name | Dominique Youx |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1772 (unverified) |
| Died | 1830-11-14 |
| Nationality | French |
| Years Active | c. 1805-1815 |
| Known Ships | Le Pandoure |
| Fate | Died in New Orleans, Louisiana, on November 14, 1830, honored as a war hero for his service at the Battle of New Orleans |
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