Henry Every was an English pirate best known for capturing the Mughal treasure ship Ganj-i-Sawai in the Indian Ocean in 1695, one of the most lucrative pirate raids in history. The attack provoked a diplomatic crisis between England and the Mughal Empire and triggered one of the first worldwide manhunts by the English crown. Every evaded capture entirely, and his eventual fate remains unknown.
Quick Facts
| Real Name | Henry Every |
|---|---|
| Aliases | John Avery; Long Ben |
| Born | 1653 (unverified) |
| Died | unknown |
| Nationality | English |
| Years Active | 1694-1696 |
| Known Ships | Fancy |
| Fate | Vanished after 1696 following the capture of the Mughal ship Ganj-i-Sawai; never captured despite an intensive manhunt; ultimate fate unknown |
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