Bartholomew Roberts

Bartholomew Roberts, sometimes called Black Bart, was a Welsh pirate who operated in the Atlantic Ocean from 1719 to 1722. Roberts was easily the most successful pirate of the era, capturing as many as 470 ships. He also helped write the Pirate code of the Brethren with Henry Morgan.

Roberts was born in 1682 in Wales and started sailing in 1695. In 1719, pirates captured the ship Roberts was working on and Roberts joined their crew. Shortly after, his captain died in battle and Roberts was elected captain.

Roberts died in 1722 while battling the Swallow. He was hit with grapeshot. After his death, his soul was imprisoned in the Buccaneer's Heart.