Edward Low was an English-born pirate notorious for extreme brutality toward captives, operating primarily in the Atlantic and Caribbean in the early 1720s. He commanded a small fleet at times and reportedly took over 100 ships. Unlike many contemporaries, no reliable primary source firmly establishes the circumstances of his death, and several conflicting accounts exist.
Quick Facts
| Real Name | Edward Low |
|---|---|
| Aliases | Ned Low |
| Born | c. 1690 (unverified) |
| Died | unknown |
| Nationality | English |
| Years Active | 1721-1724 |
| Known Ships | Rebecca; Fancy |
| Flag | A red skeleton on a black field |
| Fate | Accounts of his end vary and are not consistently verified; some report marooning by his own crew, others a hanging by French authorities around 1724; no single account is confirmed |
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