Roberto Cofresí was a Puerto Rican pirate who raided merchant shipping in the Caribbean during the early 19th century, becoming a folk hero to some for allegedly sharing plunder with the poor. His raids on American and other vessels prompted a joint Spanish-American naval effort that captured him in 1825. He was tried in San Juan and executed by firing squad shortly afterward.
Quick Facts
| Real Name | Roberto Cofresí y Ramírez de Arellano |
|---|---|
| Aliases | El Pirata Cofresí |
| Born | 1791-06-17 |
| Died | 1825-03-29 |
| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Years Active | 1818-1825 |
| Known Ships | Anne |
| Fate | Captured by a joint Puerto Rican/U.S. Navy force in March 1825; tried and executed by firing squad in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on March 29, 1825 |
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